Let’s Find Out Together

In the “love chapter,” Paul says faith, hope and love work together. How so? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 13 and Lamentations 3:19-27.

Paul says that the spiritual gifts are a way we find unity in diversity. How does that work? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Joshua 14:6-15.

Paul talks about spiritual gifts. Why? What are they? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and 2 Samuel 23:1-7.

In our churches periodically we’ll celebrate the Lord’s Supper. When we do, we’re told to examine ourselves. What does that mean? What does the Lord’s Supper mean to us? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and Leviticus 7:11-17 and 28-35.

As Paul talks to the Corinthian church, he draws some examples from history. Who does he talk about and what did they do? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 and Numbers 25:1-18.

Paul tells the Corinthian church how he does missionary work: he becomes all things to all people. But what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 and Matthew 11:25-30.

The Corinthians rejected Paul’s authority as an apostle, telling him they were not going to do what he said to do. Is that serious? Do apostles merit obedience and honor? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 and Jeremiah 20:7-18.

Paul talks about making someone else stumble. If I do that, and what I did was OK for me to do it, is it my fault if they stumbled? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 8 and Matthew 18:1-9.

As Paul talks about marriage, he mentions that the overall goal is that we serve the Lord. What does that even mean? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 and Deuteronomy 10.

Paul says that we should remain as we are. But what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and Deuteronomy 6:2-9.

Paul continues addressing the issue of marriage, love and sex. But now the question of divorce comes up. Is divorce sin? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 7:8-16, Deuteronomy 24:1-4 and Matthew 19:3-9.

The Corinthians said “It’s good for a man to not even touch a woman.” Paul disagrees and talks about the positive role of sex in our lives. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 and Proverbs 5:15-23.

Paul says we are to glorify God in our body. What does that mean and why is it important? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and Numbers 2.

As we hold each other accountable, may we go to public court to enforce that accountability? In other words, can we sue each other? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 and Daniel 7:15-28.

Paul says we are to judge people inside the church, but in order to hold them accountable for what they are doing. Is that ok? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 and Matthew 16:5-12. 

Since Paul says we shouldn’t follow leaders in our church, should we also not imitate them? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 4:9-21 and 1 Kings 15:1-8.

Paul quotes a principle for interpreting scripture: “Don’t go beyond what is written.” What does that mean and where does it come from? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 4:1-8 and Deuteronomy 4:1-14.

Paul concludes his argument against following certain leaders in the church. But that raises the question, who actually did develop us as Christians? Let’s find out together what Paul thought as we read 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 and Proverbs 8:1-21 and 9:13-18.

Paul tells the Corinthian church that they were spiritual babies, not mature. Why did he say that? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 and Isaiah 5:1-10.

Paul tells the Corinthian church that we have the mind of Christ. What is that? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 and Isaiah 64.

Was Paul an eloquent orator? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 and Habakkuk 3:1-19.

Paul tells the Corinthian church that the world considers the message of the cross foolish and weak. Is it? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Jeremiah 9:17-24.

Paul starts his letter to the Corinthian church telling them that Chloe’s group told on them! Isn’t that gossip? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 and Proverbs 26:18-28.

Paul tells us that God is faithful and he will strengthen us. Where does that come from? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and Psalm 145.