New Testament in a Year – 1 Corinthians 4

Apostles of Christ - 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Understand It

• How did Paul want the Corinthians to regard Christian leaders? (4:1)
• What does this passage teach about the life of an apostle? (4:1-5, 8-16)
• What attitudes should Christian leaders have? (4:2-4)
• Whom did Paul take pains to avoid judging? Why? (4:3-5)
• Why should we judge "nothing before the appointed time"? (4:5)
• How were the Corinthians going beyond the teaching of Scripture in their behavior and attitudes? (4:6)
• Why did Paul warn the Corinthians about pride? (4:7-13)
• In what way had Paul become a father to the Corinthians? (4:15)
• Why did Paul send Timothy to the Corinthians? (4:17)
• How is the kingdom of God a "matter of power"? (4:20)

Apply It

• What is one way you could imitate the example or wisdom of a more mature Christian you know?
• How can you remember to avoid a judgmental spirit toward others this week?