Jul 30, 2023
Secret Wisdom Revealed – I Corinthians 2:6-16
By: Ben Lairamore
Series: 1 Corinthians
Application & Discussion Questions
- Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
- In what sense is the wisdom of the Gospel “secret and hidden”?
- How does the blindness of unbelievers to the wisdom of the cross impact the way we evangelize?
- Why do the knowledge, learning, and wisdom of mankind never lead us to a true knowledge of God?
- Have you ever been thought of as foolish or silly because of your faith in Jesus? If so, how did you respond?
- According to 2:10-12 God has revealed the wisdom of the cross to us who believe through the Spirit. What did this work of the Spirit look like in your own life?
- How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
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- Jul 30, 2023Secret Wisdom Revealed – I Corinthians 2:6-16Jul 30, 2023Secret Wisdom Revealed – I Corinthians 2:6-16By: Ben LairamoreSeries: 1 CorinthiansApplication & Discussion Questions
- Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
- In what sense is the wisdom of the Gospel “secret and hidden”?
- How does the blindness of unbelievers to the wisdom of the cross impact the way we evangelize?
- Why do the knowledge, learning, and wisdom of mankind never lead us to a true knowledge of God?
- Have you ever been thought of as foolish or silly because of your faith in Jesus? If so, how did you respond?
- According to 2:10-12 God has revealed the wisdom of the cross to us who believe through the Spirit. What did this work of the Spirit look like in your own life?
- How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
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- Jul 16, 2023Is Christ Divided – I Corinthians 1:10-17Jul 16, 2023Is Christ Divided – I Corinthians 1:10-17By: Ben LairamoreSeries: 1 CorinthiansApplication & Discussion Questions
- Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
- Why is unity so important for us as Christians?
- What is the difference between a true unity and a superficial unity?
- What can we do to encourage true unity at FBC?
- Do you feel united with other Christians at FBC?
- What might be a hindrance to unity in your own life?
- How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
- Jul 9, 2023Thankful for the Messy Corinthian Church – I Corinthians 1:1-9Jul 9, 2023Thankful for the Messy Corinthian Church – I Corinthians 1:1-9By: Ben LairamoreSeries: 1 CorinthiansApplication & Discussion Questions
- Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
- In what ways is our own American culture increasingly like that of Corinth?
- How does our own culture sometimes have too great of an influence upon the church in America?
- Why can we be confident, despite the opposition of our culture, that some will believe in Jesus? What should this lead us to do? (See Acts 18:9-10.)
- How many times, in today’s passage, is Jesus mentioned? Why might this be significant?
- Why is it so surprising that Paul is thankful to God for the Corinthian Church? What can we learn from Paul’s example?
- How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
- Jul 2, 2023Colossians 4:2-18Jul 2, 2023Colossians 4:2-18By: Nick WebbSeries: ColossiansQuestions:
- What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of Scripture?
- Who has influenced you most in your Christian walk? What about their life or ministry has the greatest impact on you?
- How do verses 2-4 shape our priorities for prayer?
- Paul calls us to be devoted to prayer in verse 2. How should ‘being watchful’ and ‘thankful’ influence how we pray?
- What is Paul’s focus in his prayer requests in verses 3-4? How can that shape our prayers today?
- What do we learn about prayer from the description of Epaphras in 12-13 (see also Paul’s prayer in 1:9-14)? How do these prayers sum up the message of Colossians?
- How do verses 5-6 challenge us to engage with unbelievers?
- Do you have the kind of relationships and friendship with others that would make it possible for you to share the Gospel with them? Where do you need to ‘make the best use of the time’?
- By God’s grace, what needs to change in your life based on this study of Colossians 4:2-18?
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- Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
- Why is it so significant in Exodus that God’s glory filled the tabernacle? How does this connect with the overarching problem that the Bible seeks to solve?
- Why is it difficult for lost persons to see that their greatest need is to be reconciled to God? (See Ephesians 2:1-3.)
- Where do people often look to in order to find hope beyond death, removal of guilt and shame, purpose, security, and happiness? Why are these only able to be ultimately found in a reconciled relationship with God? How have you found this to be true in your own life?
- Read Revelation 21:1-4. How is this passage a picture of God perfectly solving humanity’s greatest problem?
- What helps you to remember all the goodness that God’s presence brings, both now and perfectly in the future?
- How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
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- Jun 11, 2023Amazing Grace and Generous Living – Exodus 34:29-40:33Jun 11, 2023Amazing Grace and Generous Living – Exodus 34:29-40:33By: Ben LairamoreSeries: ExodusApplication & Discussion Questions 1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage? 2. What motivated Israel’s generosity in today’s passage? 3. Why is the experience of God’s undeserved love and grace a more effective motivation to live for God, than merely having God’s laws or the fear of punishment? How have you found this to be true in your own life? 4. Romans 12:1 instructs us to present ourselves as “living sacrifices” in light of the amazing grace described in Romans 1-11. What does it mean to be a “living sacrifice”? 5. How is God’s grace motivating you to be a living sacrifice? Is there an area where you need to let His grace motivate you to greater surrender with your time, talents, possessions, money, etc.? 6. How might reflecting on Romans 8 be helpful in motivating you to be a living sacrifice? 7. How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
- Jun 4, 2023God Reveals His Character – Exodus 33:7-34:28Jun 4, 2023God Reveals His Character – Exodus 33:7-34:28By: Ben LairamoreSeries: ExodusApplication & Discussion Questions 1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage? 2. What two things does God reveal about Himself in Exodus 34:6-7? Do these two things seem like a contradiction? 3. Who is God merciful to? (See Joel 2:13.) 4. Who is God unwilling to clear of guilt? (See James 4:6.) 5. How is it even possible that God can show mercy to some and still be just? (Romans 3:21-26.) 6. What other examples of God character of being merciful and gracious do we see in Scripture? How have you personally experienced God to be merciful and gracious? 7. How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?
- May 28, 2023Lessons about Repentance – Exodus 32:15-33:6May 28, 2023Lessons about Repentance – Exodus 32:15-33:6By: Ben LairamoreSeries: ExodusApplication & Discussion Questions 1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage? 2. What has the complete rejection of an idol looked like in your own life? 3. How did Aaron respond to Moses when confronted about making an idol? (See Exodus 32:22-24.) 4. Why does humble repentance give up on making excuses and passing blame for sin? Why will we remain stuck in a pattern of sin if we cling to our excuses? 5. How are you tempted to make excuses for sin in your own life? How does the Gospel set us free from this pattern?
