WEEKLY WORSHIP GUIDE

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 practical and theological answers 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, 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.

Michael McCracken

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
Discover

• Considering Paul's previous subject in v. 1-16 why would he need to exhort them to "lead the life that the Lord has assigned"?
• What in our culture would Paul need to address so that we would know that it counted for nothing?
• What does Paul have in mind when he exhorts the reader to "remain with God"?

Nurture

• Are you free in your freedom? (Consider and discuss these questions)

-Am I free to tell the truth? (When is this difficult?)
-Am I free NOT to defend myself? (Why is this so difficult?)
-Am I free to lay down my rights for the good of others?
-Am I free to let my yes be yes?  (Can I commit and be faithful to things and persons?)
-Am I free to let my no be no?  (Can I disappoint people?)
-Am I free to be ok even if others around me are not ok? (Do I know where I end and others begin?)
-Am I free from the tyranny of the urgent?  (Can I be about important things?)

Act

• Which of those questions were most difficult for you and what would it look like to walk in freedom in those areas?

Christ Be Magnified
Solid Rock
What A Beautiful Name
Give Me Jesus
It Is Well With My Soul

Father, praise your name…O God…praise your holy name…our all knowing…everywhere present…all powerful and more than sufficient God to meet the needs of your creation and especially your chosen/elected church body around the world. We praise you for your good and gracious and awesome sovereignty over all things…especially to us all things concerning Alamo Ranch Community Church. We are giving to the ministry of our church as you direct. We are giving to our land and building fund so that we can qualify for a sufficient loan to build phase one. And we are waiting on you to give us favor with the county permit departments and we are waiting on you to give us just the right banker who will partner with us. Waiting is not our strong suit but you will give us the patience that we need. Now please continue to heal our sick and afflicted brethren so that they can serve your church the way they desire to your honor and glory.  In Jesus’ name…amen!

Jim McCracken

Church family, we would like to offer you a free account on the "Dwell" app! This is a wonderful app that allows you to listen to the Bible being read with different voice options, background music options, and more! Click the link below or scan the QR code to create your free account through ARCC.