Personal Greetings - Romans 16:1-27
Understand It
- Why did Paul praise Priscilla and Aquila? (16:3-4)
- What encouragement did Paul give the people in their struggle with evil in the world? (16:19-20)
- What did Paul say about God? (16:25-27)
Apply It
- To what fellow workers in the Lord’s service do you want to express your appreciation? How?
There is a short introduction available for the book of 1 Corinthians. You can read it here.
Thanksgiving - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Understand It
- For what traits of the Corinthians did Paul thank God? (1:4-9)
- What did the Corinthian Christians have? (1:7)
- To what has God called all Christians? (1:9)
Apply It
- How can you remind yourself to say thank you to God at least once each day this week?
Divisions in the Church - 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Understand It
- Why did Paul ask the Corinthians to agree with one another? (1:10)
- What specific problem were the Corinthian Christians having? (1:11-12)
- What danger was Paul trying to avoid? (1:17)
Apply It
- What is the first step you could take to heal a damaged relationship with another Christian?
Christ the Wisdom and Power of God - 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5
Understand It
- How does God’s wisdom contrast with the world’s wisdom? (1:20)
- Why does God express His power and wisdom through "foolish," "weak," and "lowly" means? (1:28-29)
- How did Paul’s regard for the world’s wisdom affect his preaching and testimony? (2:1-5)
Apply It
- How could you seek out God’s wisdom and power this week? Where?
Wisdom From the Spirit - 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Understand It
- How does God’s wisdom differ from the wisdom of this age? (2:6-16)
- What is God’s secret wisdom that only the mature will attain? (2:7)
- What characteristics will the wisdom that the Spirit teaches us have? (2:13)
Apply It
- What spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible study, meditation on Scripture, etc.) could you practice this week to make you sensitive to the Holy Spirit?
