1 Corinthians 1:10-31
Read vs 10-13.
Do you ever find yourself following other people or things in church more than Jesus? Explain how this messes up the church.
What often divides us in our churches? (Don't let it get out of hand. Stay on point!)
What is the solution to divisions, according to this passage? (An attitude of humility to pursue harmony.)
Look at verse 10 again. How do we "be of one mind, united in thought and purpose"? (We overcome divisions by seeing Christ and his mission as more important than our preferences.)
Ever notice how much we make Christianity and church all about us? What's one thing you can do to switch the focus off yourself and back onto Jesus and his mission? (Remember vs 9 says we are partners with Jesus on his mission.)
Read vs 18.
I'm sure you've come across many people who want the message of the cross to be more inclusive, but rejecting the cross means rejecting Christ and remaining in one's sin. Do you have an ongoing conversation with someone who "despises" the cross? How can we pray?
"Religious unbelievers" add their works to Christ's cross. "Secular unbelievers" deny the power of the cross (they think it is irrelevant). How can you approach these opinions with grace and love?
Read vs 19-21.
In what ways has trusting the "wisdom of this world" led to trouble in your life? How has God's Word led you into blessing?
Read vs 22-28.
Where do people search for significance?
How can you become more satisfied with our status in Christ so that we don't search for significance outside of him?
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