1. What can you apply to your life from today's reading?
2. What portion of this chapter stands out to you?
3. How would you describe the theme of the chapter to someone who does not know much about the Bible?
4. What example did you find to follow?
5. Was there an error (sin) you found to avoid?
6. Did you find a duty (command) to obey?
7. How will reading this chapter effect your life from now on?
8. Pick a verse to meditate on and try to memorize it.
9. Was there a promise to claim?
10. What is your summary and prayer today?
Observation Questions For
1 Corinthians Chapter 13
1. Paul ended chapter 12 saying that he would show us how to desire the greater gifts of the Spirit and a more excellent way (12:31). What is essential to our use of any gift according to 13:1-3
2. Sometime we are envious of the faith we see in others and wish we could believe and receive in the manner they do. But even if a person has faith that could move a mountain, what does it mean without love? vs. 2
3. Sometimes we go all out in our gifts and callings, beyond the call of duty in sacrifice and service, and may not feel as appreciated as we want for all that we do. What is the only motivation that will survive in such sacrificial giving? vs. 3
4. Paul describes for us what true God-like love looks like and how it is shown in behavior and action. Make a list of what you learn from vs.4-7 about "Love".
1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.)
5. What will happen to gifts such as prophecy, tongues, and knowledge? vs. 8
6. What will never fail or end, but lasts forever? vs. 8
7. We now see in a mirror dimly, but one day we will see the Lord face to face. Now we know in part, but one day we will know fully just as we have been fully known by the Lord. Until that day, what three things abide in us to keep us motivated to serve our Lord? vs. 9-13
8. What is the greatest of all things? vs. 13
9. How do you see God's kind of love shining through your own life as a believer? Can you tell when you are walking in the Spirit displaying His fruit and His love ... and the difference when you are walking in your own flesh and loving in the worldly way? What are the differences?
10. Read Galatians 5:13-26. Explain the difference between the world's love and behavior and the way the Lord would have us love and behave toward another.
11. Reflect on today's lesson and prayer.
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