Day 46: 1 Corinthians 3-5

On Divisions in the Church - 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Understand It

• What made Paul and Apollos equal under God? (3:9)
• What is like either gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw? How? (3:12-14)
• What happens to the person who builds in others’ lives? (3:13-15)

Apply It

• What is one way you can point another person to Christ this week?

Apostles of Christ - 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Understand It

• How did Paul want the Corinthians to regard Christian leaders? (4:1)
• What attitudes should Christian leaders have? (4:2-4)
• Why did Paul warn the Corinthians about pride? (4:7-13)

Apply It

• What is one way you could imitate the example or wisdom of a more mature Christian you know?

Expel the Immoral Brother! - 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Understand It

• Why did the Corinthians tolerate immorality in their church? (5:2)
• Why was it necessary for the Corinthian church to expel a man from their congregation? (5:5-6)
• Why is it unnecessary for Christians to judge non-Christians? (5:12-13)

Apply It

• What habits can you cultivate to prevent yourself from becoming callous to the sins of other people?

Tomorrow: 1 Corinthians 6-8