“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. ” Key Points: God is community, is passionate about community and Romans 12:9-21...
“Are we saying, then, that God was unfair? Of course not!” Key Points: Paul has great anguish for the nation of Israel and this reflects God’s heart for those who don’t know Him. From...
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already...
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.“ Key Points: – Pride...
“I hope you will put up with me in a little foolishness. Yes, please put up with me! 2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might...
“ By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! I beg you that when I come I may not have...
“ 2 Corinthians 8:7 – See that you also excel in this grace of giving.” Key Points: God calls us to radical generosity Jesus is the ultimate example of radical generosity There are lots of...
“ 3 We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5 in beatings, imprisonments and...
Ice Breakers If you won the Lottery, what would you do with the money? Read: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12 Discuss 1. Is Paul’s advice about money applicable today? 2. If it is, why does the Christian...
Icebreaker If you woke up tomorrow as an animal, what animal would you be, and why? Read 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Discuss Principle 1: Determine before God what your personal standard will be and why on...