Nov 19, 2023
Following Paul’s Example – I Corinthians 10:23-11:1
By: Ben Lairamore
Series: 1 Corinthians
  1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
  2. What should you consider to be more important; your rights and freedoms or what will profit and build others up? (See I Corinthians 13:5, Romans 15:2, and Philippians 2:4.) 
  3. Where do you need to consider what is best for others instead of simply considering what you have the right or freedom to do?
  4. What questions could you ask yourself if you are not sure if you should do something or not?
  5. Why is living for the glory of God necessarily linked together with living for the good of others? (See Matthew 22:36-40.) 
  6. Paul encourages the Corinthians believers to imitate him as he imitates Christ. This teaches us the importance of Christian role models.  Do you have a Christian role model?  If yes, who?  Are you a Christian role model for anyone else?   
  7. How does this passage challenge you personally?
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  • Nov 19, 2023Following Paul’s Example – I Corinthians 10:23-11:1
    Nov 19, 2023
    Following Paul’s Example – I Corinthians 10:23-11:1
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. What should you consider to be more important; your rights and freedoms or what will profit and build others up? (See I Corinthians 13:5, Romans 15:2, and Philippians 2:4.) 
    3. Where do you need to consider what is best for others instead of simply considering what you have the right or freedom to do?
    4. What questions could you ask yourself if you are not sure if you should do something or not?
    5. Why is living for the glory of God necessarily linked together with living for the good of others? (See Matthew 22:36-40.) 
    6. Paul encourages the Corinthians believers to imitate him as he imitates Christ. This teaches us the importance of Christian role models.  Do you have a Christian role model?  If yes, who?  Are you a Christian role model for anyone else?   
    7. How does this passage challenge you personally?
  • Nov 12, 2023Learning from the Past – I Corinthians 10:1-22
    Nov 12, 2023
    Learning from the Past – I Corinthians 10:1-22
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    Application & Discussion Questions  
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. Why is it so important that we see the poor example of Israel and learn from it?
    3. What parts of Israel’s poor example are most convicting to you?
    4. Paul makes clear that idolatrous false religion is demonic. How have you seen this to be true?
    5. What does it look like to “flee from idolatry” in our own context?    
    6. How do the warnings and assurances of scripture work together without contradiction?
    7. How does this passage challenge you personally?
  • Nov 5, 2023RUN TO WIN! – I Corinthians 9:24-27
    Nov 5, 2023
    RUN TO WIN! – I Corinthians 9:24-27
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    Application & Discussion Questions  
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. Why does the Christian life require discipline and self-control?
    3. What does it look like to live aimlessly and without self-control as a Christian?
    4. In what area of your life do you need more discipline and self-control?
    5. What is the imperishable prize that we run for?
    6. How does the hope of this prize motivate you to be disciplined?
    7. How does this passage challenge you personally?
  • Oct 22, 2023Free of Charge – I Corinthians 9:1-18
    Oct 22, 2023
    Free of Charge – I Corinthians 9:1-18
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    Application & Discussion Questions  
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. What reasons does Paul give for why he and anyone who serves faithfully in the Gospel ministry should be paid for their work? (See also I Timothy 5:17-18.)
    3. What difficulties might arise if a church refuses to support those who faithfully lead in ministry?
    4. Since Paul was such an advocate for paying those who devote their lives to the Gospel ministry, why does he reject to be paid for his own work?
    5. Is there an area where the Lord may lead you to sacrifice a seeming “right” of yours in order to better live for the benefit and salvation of others?
    6. How can we give away the Gospel as radically as possible?
    7. How does this passage challenge you personally?
  • Oct 15, 2023Do NOT Be a Stumbling Block – I Corinthians 8:1-13
    Oct 15, 2023
    Do NOT Be a Stumbling Block – I Corinthians 8:1-13
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    Application & Discussion Questions  
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. What does the statement “knowledge puffs up, but love builds up” mean? How does this statement challenge you?
    3. What does it mean to be a “stumbling block” to another Christian?
    4. How might love compel you to be sensitive to the conscience of other believers?
    5. How can you seek to “build up” a fellow believer this week?
    6. How does this passage challenge you personally?
  • Oct 8, 2023Undivided Devotion – I Corinthians 7:25-40
    Oct 8, 2023
    Undivided Devotion – I Corinthians 7:25-40
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    Application & Discussion Questions  
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. Why does our passage see singleness as a useful tool for living with an undivided devotion to the Lord?
    3. How do verses 29-31 challenge you? What changes might these verses lead you to make in your life?
    4. What examples of undivided devotion to Christ have you seen that encourage you?
    5. In what way are you tempted to become too absorbed in this world?
    6. How can we live with an awareness that the time to serve Christ is very short?
    7. How does this passage challenge you personally?
  • Oct 1, 2023Bloom Where You are Planted – I Corinthians 7:17-24
    Oct 1, 2023
    Bloom Where You are Planted – I Corinthians 7:17-24
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    Application & Discussion Questions  
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. Why is circumcision no longer required for Christians?
    3. What physical changes are Christians tempted to trust in today in order to make them feel more spiritual?
    4. How have you been tempted to put your trust in a change of external circumstances rather than the Lord?
    5. Is it surprising to you that Paul tells bondservants not to be concerned about this? In order to live this out, what perspective is needed?  (See I Corinthians 7:31)  
    6. Why is human status irrelevant in God’s Kingdom? How does this encourage you? 
    7. How does this passage challenge you personally?
  • Sep 24, 2023To the Unmarried and to the Married – I Corinthians 7:8-16
    Sep 24, 2023
    To the Unmarried and to the Married – I Corinthians 7:8-16
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    Application & Discussion Questions  
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. How can the church in America today be more open and encouraging towards those who are single?
    3. What ministries could a single person be uniquely able to carry out in their singleness?
    4. Why is God’s Word so concerned about the preservation of marriages?
    5. How can faithfulness in our marriages point unbelievers to the Lord in our current cultural climate where divorce is so common?
    6. What examples of faithfulness in marriage have impacted you?
    7. How can a believer who is married to an unbeliever best encourage his/her spouse to trust in Christ?
    8. How does this passage challenge you personally?
  • Sep 17, 2023The Marriage Bed – I Corinthians 7:1-7
    Sep 17, 2023
    The Marriage Bed – I Corinthians 7:1-7
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    Application & Discussion Questions (Some of these questions should be answered privately or only with your spouse or a trusted accountability person of the same gender.)  
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. What is the most convicting thing from this passage for you personally?
    3. If married, are you serving your spouse in the area of your marriage bed? How can you grow in this area?  
    4. If you are married, how are you allowing your marriage to be a tool for serving the Lord?
    5. Why would Paul consider celibate singleness to be a gift? If you are unmarried, do you see your singleness as a gift? 
    6. If unmarried, are you glorifying God with your singleness? How?     
    7. How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
  • Sep 10, 2023Reasons to Run from Sexual Sin – I Corinthians 6:12-20
    Sep 10, 2023
    Reasons to Run from Sexual Sin – I Corinthians 6:12-20
    By: Ben Lairamore
    Series: 1 Corinthians
    1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
    2. What are some practical ways that God has taught you to run from sexual sin?
    3. How is the Christian’s union with Christ similar to the union of husband and wife in marriage?
    4. Have you ever considered that your body does not belong to you? Why is this so important?
    5. Besides sexual purity, what other ways is God calling you to honor Him with your body?
    6. How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
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