February 27-28

Enjoy catching up this weekend!

1 Corinthians 12-16

1. What discussions of Paul suggest that there was a fair amount of division in the church?

2. How can a variety of gifts in the church bring unity rather than division?

3. What impact can love have on division?

4. What is the importance of resurrection?

1 Corinthians 6-11

1. What issues do the Corinthians struggle with that Paul addresses?

2. How does Paul regard temptation?

3. How does marriage help to address temptation?

4. What is Paul's general approach toward the use of created things?

Acts 18; 1 Corinthians 1-5

1. What do you learn about wisdom from Paul?

2. What problem happens when comparing men's wisdom?

3. What is Paul's solution for unity in the church?

2 Thessalonians 1-3

1. What concerns have come up for the Thessalonians that this letter addresses?

2. What does it look like to stand firm?

3. What temptations could get in the way of moving ahead in faith according to Paul's letter?

Acts 17; 1 Thessalonians 1-5

1. What do you notice about Paul's regard for the Thessalonians?

2. What impact did his brief visit with them have?

3. How does Paul encourage the Thessalonians to continue to grow in their faith?

4. What particular issues might they struggle with, based on the specifics of the letter?

February 20-21

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! as you catch up on your reading.