1 Corinthians 4:1-5

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 4:1-5

Discover:

Why does Paul need to tell the reader how to "regard" him?

What does Paul mean when he says that it is a small thing to be judged by them?

Why is it important that God is going to disclose the purposes of our hearts?

Nurture:

How do you want people to "regard" you? How close is that to the actual truth about you? How would you know?

How does God's judgment bring freedom?

How can the gospel help us not be so quick to judge?

Act:

What would be different about you if you stopped judging the motives of those around you?

How would this week be different for you if you didn't judge yourself?