Read 1 Corinthians 7.24-31 incarnationally. Where do you find yourself in this text?
Paul begins this text by giving his opinion. How do you know when a Biblical writer is giving his opinion or speaking directly from God?
Paul writes with the belief that the return of Jesus is imminent. What verses point to that belief?
What is your belief in the timing of Christ’s second coming? How does your belief influence your behavior? How does your belief impact your planning for the future?
The central point of this passage as shared on Sunday was to live with “undivided devotion to the Lord.” When Paul uses this phrase, what kind of life is he describing?
Describe a season when you lived with “undivided devotion to the Lord.” What was the outcome of that season?
The Psalmist prays, “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.” – Psalm 86:11 (NRSV). Spend a few moments and memorize this prayer.
Where in this text do you see God celebrate marriage? Where is singleness celebrated?
The question was asked on Sunday, “Where or what or when is living with an undivided heart most difficult?” What’s your response today? Why is that so? How might your brothers and sisters encourage you in this space of difficulty?
Read and reflect on Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 1.15-16. When have you last prayed out of a place of “great anguish and grief?” What was the outcome of those prayers? How did you grow through that season? What, if anything, changed around you or in you?
Hannah recognizes that her grief had become her sin and her mourning had become an affliction. How and when have you experienced something similar? How do you find freedom? How are you living in that freedom today?
The Bible declares that we are the Bride of Christ. Where in Scripture do you see this truth described?
Paul was awaiting an imminent return of Christ, the Bridegroom. How do you see yourself as the Bride of Christ? How are you preparing yourself for His imminent return?
Read and reflect on Revelation 19.6-9.
How does this prophecy speak to you today? What picture comes to your mind as you reflect on this truth?
How does this truth motivate you, inspire you, encourage you and challenge you? How might you rest today in His imminent return?
