Priceless Christian Behaviors

Instruction and Warning from Paul

1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Getting Started:

1. As we reflect on the scriptures, and the teaching from this week’s sermon, is

there an obvious area that I can share with my group where I need to surrender

4. Was there anything that you heartily agreed or disagreed with in this week’s

sermon...and why?

Exploring the Text:

1. A huge theme this week was the challenge to the Corinthians to think Biblically.

Let’s take some time to explore some related Biblical texts and to discuss this

further. What conclusions can we make about the Bible from reading these

texts? (Group Leader: Consider assigning these passages to your group and

taking turns reading each one.)

○ 2 Timothy 3:15-17

○ Mark 13:31

2. How do the verses that we looked at in question 1 inform our view of the Bible?

3. Based on what we learned this week, how can we conform our thinking about

ministry leaders to the pattern of the scriptures. Hint: Paul has already given us

many of these in 1 Corinthians 1-4.

4. Another key theme this week was Christian modesty. Paul instructed the

Corinthian Believers to have a modest view of themselves, even if they had been

saved or discipled by a prominent Apostle of Christian Minister. Let’s look at a

few more Bible passages to see how we can add to this discussion. Group

Leader: Consider assigning these passages to your group and taking turns

reading each one.)

our bosses? How should these verses impact the ways that we interact with one

another as members of Christ’s Church at Calvary Chapel?

6. How is Church sometimes like a middle school? Based on Paul’s teaching, what

would you say is the primary reason that some churches feel like a middle

school? Can we make a commitment to others in our fellowship to progress

towards maturity in our walk with Christ, and to camaraderie with other believers?

7. There was quite a contrast between Paul’s Christian experience and sufferings,

and the luxurious Christian life of the Corinthians. Paul used sarcasm to help

them see the differences. Has there been a time in your life when you had to

practice, or receive, tough love that was intended to challenge you to repentance

who they are and why they are a role model for you?

9. How does thinking about the soon and certain return of Christ, and the reality that

even believers will face a judgment of our works, compel you to be sober minded

in your walk with God? How does the Lord’s soon return inspire you to prepare

to meet Him as a part of your daily Christian walk?

Digging Deeper:

1. Biblical thinking is so important to the Christian life. If I were to do a spiritual

heart check right now, what priority have I placed on studying the Word of God in

my personal life? Is this an area where God might lead me to improve? Given

that accountability is so powerful in our lives, what commitments would God lead

you to make to your group about this?

2. Humility is also important to our walk with the Lord. Is there an area of self-pride

4. If you were leading the group, what would you say is the most important thing

that we should grasp before the leave tonight?