Read 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 incarnationally. Where do you find yourself in this text?
What is something that the world deems “foolish” about your everyday ordinary walk with God?
Have you ever wondered if living out His will and His way is actually foolish? If so, how do you embrace that tension?
Paul spends a good bit of time talking about disunity in the church at Corinth. Why is this such a big deal to him?
In the text, Paul quotes two Old Testament passages. How does inclusion add authority to his teaching? Many Christians in our day give little time and attention to the Old Testament. How does being grounded and rooted in the Old Testament help the New Testament come to greater life?
How do you deal with your own personal preferences in the church?
Reflect on the insight of Warren Weirsbe:
“Perhaps we cannot help but have our personal preferences when it comes to the way different men minister the Word. But we must not permit our personal preferences to become divisive prejudices. In fact, the preacher I may enjoy the least may be the one I need the most!”
How often do you personalize Scripture? How regularly do you see yourself text? What difference does it make for you when you see the Bible as God’s Love Letter written directly to your heart? We read Ephesians 1.3-10 on Sunday. Reread the text. Personalize the text and allow it to speak directly to you.
How do you view your adoption? Scripture teaches that you are adopted into the Family of God. What does this adoption mean to you?
Read James 1.27. Why does God spend so much time communicating His desire for His church to care for widows and orphans? Is God being specific or is this representative?
How might you take one step in caring for others? How might you take one step in allowing others to care for you?
