Day 45: Romans 16, 1 Corinthians 1-2

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?

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?

Tomorrow: 1 Corinthians 3-5