Read: 1 Corinthians 6:14b-16, Genesis 2:24-25
What was the original purpose for sex? Why is this important for every Christian to remember?
In what way has the culture tried to change this purpose? What has been the result? Give an example
How have you lost sight of God’s original plan for sex? Why? Take some time to pray for restoration.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
February 27, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:12-14a, Romans 6:15-23, 12:1-2, Philippians 1:20, Hebrews 10:22
How did the Corinthians view satisfying their physical appetites? Why should they have been different?
How do you see this same thing creeping into the church today? What is the solution? Be specific.
How does this adjust your perspective on body image, physical appetites, and your walk with the Lord?
How did the Corinthians view satisfying their physical appetites? Why should they have been different?
How do you see this same thing creeping into the church today? What is the solution? Be specific.
How does this adjust your perspective on body image, physical appetites, and your walk with the Lord?
Saturday, February 25, 2017
February 25, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
What did Paul’s counsel in both Corinthian letters imply about them being integrated into the world?
Explain the dynamic between being in the world and not of the world. How can this get confused?
How have you seen this happen with Christians and a legal system? How can this trap be avoided?
What did Paul’s counsel in both Corinthian letters imply about them being integrated into the world?
Explain the dynamic between being in the world and not of the world. How can this get confused?
How have you seen this happen with Christians and a legal system? How can this trap be avoided?
Friday, February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 6:31, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, James 2:8
How are Christians commanded to treat other people? How does this relate to being a witness for Jesus?
What does this imply about how Christians should conduct themselves in a non-Christian courtroom?
What guiding principles are required? In what way will this always be a challenge? Give an example.
How are Christians commanded to treat other people? How does this relate to being a witness for Jesus?
What does this imply about how Christians should conduct themselves in a non-Christian courtroom?
What guiding principles are required? In what way will this always be a challenge? Give an example.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:1, Romans 13:1-5, Acts 25:1-12
What does Romans 13:1 imply about today’s legal system and God? How is this different than 1 Cor. 6:1?
Why is this an important distinction for Christians to make? What is the application of this truth?
How does this help you navigate through today’s litigating culture? Be specific.
What does Romans 13:1 imply about today’s legal system and God? How is this different than 1 Cor. 6:1?
Why is this an important distinction for Christians to make? What is the application of this truth?
How does this help you navigate through today’s litigating culture? Be specific.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
February 22, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:7-8, Matthew 5:39-42, Luke 6:29-30, Galatians 5:13-15
In what way was Paul’s counsel in 1 Corinthians 6:7-8 countercultural? How is it countercultural today?
How does this essentially redefine winning? Why will this always be a challenge in today’s courtrooms?
How does this redefine your approach to winning? How does God want you to change? Be specific.
In what way was Paul’s counsel in 1 Corinthians 6:7-8 countercultural? How is it countercultural today?
How does this essentially redefine winning? Why will this always be a challenge in today’s courtrooms?
How does this redefine your approach to winning? How does God want you to change? Be specific.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
February 21, 2017
Read: 1 Cor. 6:1-4, Mat. 19:27-30, Luke 22:24-30, 2 Tim. 2:12, Rev. 20:4, 1 Peter 2:4, Jude 6
In what way will Christians judge people and angels at the end of the age? Why is this important?
What does this imply about church mediation versus a court system to resolve Christian disagreements?
How have you seen this get inverted today? Why? How does your perspective need to adjust?
In what way will Christians judge people and angels at the end of the age? Why is this important?
What does this imply about church mediation versus a court system to resolve Christian disagreements?
How have you seen this get inverted today? Why? How does your perspective need to adjust?
Monday, February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:1-7a, Matthew 5:23-25, 18:15-20
How were the Corinthian Christians dealing with division within the church? Why was it wrong?
What should have been their approach to the issues? What does this imply about their spiritual maturity?
What steps should every Christian take rather than going to court? How does this challenge your approach?
How were the Corinthian Christians dealing with division within the church? Why was it wrong?
What should have been their approach to the issues? What does this imply about their spiritual maturity?
What steps should every Christian take rather than going to court? How does this challenge your approach?
Saturday, February 18, 2017
February 18, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:13, Luke 18:10-14, Matthew 23:23-28
What was the root sin that Jesus confronted when dealing with the Pharisees (religious leaders)?
How had they missed the truth of 1 Corinthians 5:13? Why is this an important warning for every Christian?
How should this redefine the term “judgmental” Christians? How does this encourage you?
What was the root sin that Jesus confronted when dealing with the Pharisees (religious leaders)?
How had they missed the truth of 1 Corinthians 5:13? Why is this an important warning for every Christian?
How should this redefine the term “judgmental” Christians? How does this encourage you?
Friday, February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, Matthew 13:24-30
Why did Paul correct the Corinthians for their judgment of others? How did Jesus address this same issue?
In what ways would this ultimately undermine the process of church discipline? Give an example.
How do you see this happening in the church today? What is the solution? How can you avoid this trap?
Why did Paul correct the Corinthians for their judgment of others? How did Jesus address this same issue?
In what ways would this ultimately undermine the process of church discipline? Give an example.
How do you see this happening in the church today? What is the solution? How can you avoid this trap?
Thursday, February 16, 2017
February 16, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:8-11, 2 Corinthians 2:1-11
Explain how Paul’s admonition in 1 Corinthians 5:8-11 relates to his encouragement in 2 Corinthians 2:1-11.
What does this imply about the impact of effective church discipline? How does this encourage you?
How do you see your role if church discipline were necessary at PCC? How can you be proactive?
Explain how Paul’s admonition in 1 Corinthians 5:8-11 relates to his encouragement in 2 Corinthians 2:1-11.
What does this imply about the impact of effective church discipline? How does this encourage you?
How do you see your role if church discipline were necessary at PCC? How can you be proactive?
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:8-11, Ephesians 4:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:14
With whom does Paul tell the Corinthians “not to associate”? Why? What is the ultimate goal?
What would happen if the Corinthians violated his command? How does this relate to church discipline?
How does this challenge your approach to sinful behavior within the church? How will you change?
With whom does Paul tell the Corinthians “not to associate”? Why? What is the ultimate goal?
What would happen if the Corinthians violated his command? How does this relate to church discipline?
How does this challenge your approach to sinful behavior within the church? How will you change?
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
February 14, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:8-11, Matthew 5:13-16, 9:10-13
Explain the difference between Paul’s admonition to the Corinthians and Jesus’ behavior in Mt. 9:10-13.
Why is this an important distinction? How can this principle get inverted today? What will be the result?
How has this happened in your life? Give an example. How do you need to make some adjustments?
Explain the difference between Paul’s admonition to the Corinthians and Jesus’ behavior in Mt. 9:10-13.
Why is this an important distinction? How can this principle get inverted today? What will be the result?
How has this happened in your life? Give an example. How do you need to make some adjustments?
Monday, February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:1, 8-11, Ephesians 5:5-11, Colossians 3:5-10, 2 Timothy 3:1-6
Why did Paul list multiple sinful behaviors beyond what was initially addressed in 1 Corinthians 5:1?
What does this highlight about the need for church leadership to monitor the spiritual health of a church?
How can this be done in a proactive and reactive way? How would you rate PCC’s spiritual health? Why?
Why did Paul list multiple sinful behaviors beyond what was initially addressed in 1 Corinthians 5:1?
What does this highlight about the need for church leadership to monitor the spiritual health of a church?
How can this be done in a proactive and reactive way? How would you rate PCC’s spiritual health? Why?
Saturday, February 11, 2017
February 11, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians 5:7-10, James 1:14-15
Describe how unaddressed sin will grow. In what way will this also take place within a church?
What does this highlight about the need to protect? How is this similar to a parent and their children?
What is God teaching you this week about church discipline? What changes will you make?
Describe how unaddressed sin will grow. In what way will this also take place within a church?
What does this highlight about the need to protect? How is this similar to a parent and their children?
What is God teaching you this week about church discipline? What changes will you make?
Friday, February 10, 2017
February 10, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Ephesians 5:22-32, Revelation 19:6-8
How does scripture describe Jesus’ relationship to the church? What does this imply about protection?
How does this challenge your perspective of the church? What does this indicate about your role to protect?
What happens when congregants avoid “getting involved” in protection? How do you need to step it up?
How does scripture describe Jesus’ relationship to the church? What does this imply about protection?
How does this challenge your perspective of the church? What does this indicate about your role to protect?
What happens when congregants avoid “getting involved” in protection? How do you need to step it up?
Thursday, February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Exodus 12:1-42, John 1:25-30
What do the specific elements of Passover represent for Jews? (i.e. lamb, unleavened bread, etc.)
How do these same elements relate to Christianity? In what way was Paul warning the Corinthian leaders?
What would happen if they didn’t respond? (i.e. leaven of sin) How have you seen this happen before?
What do the specific elements of Passover represent for Jews? (i.e. lamb, unleavened bread, etc.)
How do these same elements relate to Christianity? In what way was Paul warning the Corinthian leaders?
What would happen if they didn’t respond? (i.e. leaven of sin) How have you seen this happen before?
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
February 8, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:5, 1 Timothy 1:18-20, Matthew 18:17, 2 Cor. 12:7-9, 1 John 2:17-19
What is implied when Paul says to “deliver this man to Satan”? How does Matthew 18:17 help clarify?
In what way is church discipline supposed to be redemptive rather than destructive? (i.e. 2 Cor. 12:7-9)
How have you seen this take place? What were the results? What is God teaching you about compromise?
What is implied when Paul says to “deliver this man to Satan”? How does Matthew 18:17 help clarify?
In what way is church discipline supposed to be redemptive rather than destructive? (i.e. 2 Cor. 12:7-9)
How have you seen this take place? What were the results? What is God teaching you about compromise?
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
February 7, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, Matthew 18:15-20, 7:1-5, Galatians 6:1-2
List the steps Jesus provides for church discipline. How does this supplement 1 Corinthians 5:1-5?
What protective measures are required during any church discipline process? Why is this important?
How can this be a challenge in today’s culture? Give an example. How can being proactive help?
List the steps Jesus provides for church discipline. How does this supplement 1 Corinthians 5:1-5?
What protective measures are required during any church discipline process? Why is this important?
How can this be a challenge in today’s culture? Give an example. How can being proactive help?
Monday, February 6, 2017
February 6, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 13, Deuteronomy 27:20, Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Hebrews 13:17
What was Paul implying about the Corinthian leadership by confronting their sexual sin?
How can this take place in the name of “tolerance” or pragmatics? How will God hold leaders accountable?
In what way does this change your view of PCC’s leaders? How can you do a better job of supporting them?
What was Paul implying about the Corinthian leadership by confronting their sexual sin?
How can this take place in the name of “tolerance” or pragmatics? How will God hold leaders accountable?
In what way does this change your view of PCC’s leaders? How can you do a better job of supporting them?
Saturday, February 4, 2017
February 4, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 4:21, Matthew 18:12-20, Hebrews 12:5-6
What opinion did Paul present to the Corinthians? How was he acting like their spiritual father?
How did Jesus highlight the same truth? What does this imply about a church leadership’s responsibility?
How do you see this playing out today? What does this imply about unaddressed backslidden conditions?
What opinion did Paul present to the Corinthians? How was he acting like their spiritual father?
How did Jesus highlight the same truth? What does this imply about a church leadership’s responsibility?
How do you see this playing out today? What does this imply about unaddressed backslidden conditions?
Friday, February 3, 2017
February 3, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 4:18-20, Matthew 23:1-3, 23:25, John 15:5, Galatians 5:16-26, James 2:14-26
How were the Corinthians measuring spiritual success? How was it different than Paul’s approach?
What does this imply about regular church attendance and backsliding? How have you experienced this?
How can this be prevented? What is God teaching you about protecting your walk with Jesus?
How were the Corinthians measuring spiritual success? How was it different than Paul’s approach?
What does this imply about regular church attendance and backsliding? How have you experienced this?
How can this be prevented? What is God teaching you about protecting your walk with Jesus?
Thursday, February 2, 2017
February 2, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 4:15-17, Galatians 4:12, Philippians 3:17, 2 Thess. 3:7, 9, 1 Tim. 3:1-6
How does Paul describe his relationship to the Corinthians? Why? What was the practical implication?
Why is this important for both a church and its leaders to remember? What can happen if this is overlooked?
What kind of spiritual model are you currently providing for others to follow? What needs to change?
How does Paul describe his relationship to the Corinthians? Why? What was the practical implication?
Why is this important for both a church and its leaders to remember? What can happen if this is overlooked?
What kind of spiritual model are you currently providing for others to follow? What needs to change?
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 4:8-14, 12:27-28, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Hebrews 13:17
What was Paul trying to teach by calling himself foolish, weak, and in disrepute? Why was this important?
How were the Corinthians missing this issue? What was the result? How is this a risk in today’s churches?
How do you typically view church leadership? (i.e. resist, defer) What adjustments do you need to make?
What was Paul trying to teach by calling himself foolish, weak, and in disrepute? Why was this important?
How were the Corinthians missing this issue? What was the result? How is this a risk in today’s churches?
How do you typically view church leadership? (i.e. resist, defer) What adjustments do you need to make?
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