The Need for Discipline – I Corinthians 5:1-13


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  1. Do you have any questions about the meaning of today’s passage?
  2. What is the link between spiritual arrogance and sexual immorality? Why are they so often found together? 
  3. What is Paul’s solution for the immorality in the Corinthian church? How do his instructions fit together with the idea that we are not to be judgmental found in places like Matthew 7:1?    
  4. Does Paul’s solution to the problem of sexual immorality in the Corinthian church seem extreme or reasonable to you? Why? 
  5. How does today’s passage fit with Jesus’ instructions in Matthew 18:10-20?
  6. What are the benefits of dealing with sin as Paul instructs? (See verses 5-6.)
  7. In verse 12 we see that there is a different accountability for those inside the church from those outside the church. Why would this be the case?    
  8. How does today’s passage speak truth into your life and challenge you personally?