Announcement: Communion Sunday is October 8th. We encourage your rGroup to take that week to find an opportunity to serve the community together, or use the time to host a party and invite guests to it.
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What are some things you do to maintain or improve your physical health?
What about your spiritual health? What routines and habits improve your spiritual health?
Read 1 Corinthians 3:1–4.
Being "controlled by our sinful nature" (v 3) is a sign of spiritual immaturity. What can someone do in order to NOT be controlled by sin and begin to mature?
Why is it so important for Christians to become mature in their relationship with God?
What was the proof that the Christians in Corinth were not yet mature?
How should our attitudes and behavior change when we become mature Christians?
Read vs 5–8.
What does it mean to plant and water God's Word in others? What are practical ways you can do this?
Who is responsible for your spiritual growth? Who does the Lord hold responsible? How does this reminder change your priorities?
Read vs 9–15.
Why must Jesus Christ be the foundation (strong base) for people's lives?
How can we develop our lives in the way that pleases God?
What does Paul mean by the fire that tests the quality of our work? What would fail that test?
Read vs 16–17.
Christians are temples of the Holy Spirit – God's presence dwells within us. What does that mean to you? What do you think God's purpose for this is?
Note the warning in verse 17. How should this affect our attitudes and actions toward other Christian groups and individuals with who we may not agree with?
How will you apply these verses to build your spiritual strength this week?
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