1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Discover:

What does Paul mean by not wanting them to "go beyond what is written"?

What is Paul's purpose in comparing his life to that of the church at Corinth? (v. 8-13)

What does Paul mean that the Kingdom "does not consist in talk but in power"?

Nurture:

Are there any areas of your life that are "puffed up"? How would you know?

When was the last time that you were given helpful perspective regarding your life? What made it so helpful?

Do you have someone in your life who can not only tell you right from wrong but also look at your life and tell you that you are right or wrong?

Act:

What would it look like for you to seek out and/or be a father (mother) figure?

How can we create a culture at ARCC where people are hungry to have and to be an influence like this?