Day 47: 1 Corinthians 6-8

Lawsuits Among Believers - 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Understand It

• Why was Paul disturbed by the practice of Christians bringing their disputes before non-Christians? (6:1-6)
• Who is qualified to serve as a judge for disputes among Christians? (6:4)
• What did the Corinthians need to do when they were wronged by other Christians? (6:7)

Apply It

• What do you want to remember the next time you are wronged by another Christian?

Sexual Immorality - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Understand It

• For what are our bodies meant? (6:13)
• What does it mean to be one with Christ in spirit? (6:17)
• How is sexual immorality different from other sins? (6:18)

Apply It

• In what way can you remind yourself this week that you were bought at a price and are God’s temple?

Marriage - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Understand It

• To what has God called us? (7:15)
• What is more important than whether a person is married or single? (7:17-19)
• What perspective can help us serve God well whether married or single? (7:29-31)

Apply It

• How can you use your unique experiences as a married or single person in service to God?

Food Sacrificed to Idols - 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Understand It

• How did Paul counsel the Corinthians to regard food sacrificed to idols? (8:4-13)
• How could the exercise of a believer’s freedom hurt a weaker Christian? (8:9)
• What overriding principle should govern our freedom? (8:9-13)

Apply It

• What is one attitude or action in your life that you need to limit at this point? How?

Tomorrow: 1 Corinthians 9-11