1 Corinthians Answers - Chapter 16

1 Corinthians 16

1. What model was Paul using to show the Corinthian church how to set aside funds for the saints of Jerusalem? vs. 1
   
   Paul suggests that the Corinthians do the same as the Galatian churches.
    
2. What day were they to put aside and save as they prospered so that collections could be made when Paul came to them? vs. 2
   
   On the first day of every week.
   
   
3. What did Paul plan to do when he arrived there in order to get the gift they saved up to the saints in Jerusalem? vs. 3,4
   
   Paul would send whoever the Corinthian church approved to take the money to Jerusalem.
   
   
4. Where was Paul going to visit before he came to Corinth?
   vs. 5
   
   Macedonia
   
   
   
5. Paul wanted to stay with the Corinthians for awhile. What was he hoping the Lord would permit him to do? vs. 6,7
   
   To spend the winter there.  He didn't want a quick visit but hoped to remain for some time.
   
   
6. Where was Paul going to remain until Pentecost and why?
   vs. 8,9
   
   He was going to remain in Ephesus until Pentecost because a wide door for effective service had opened to him and there were many adversaries.
   
   
7. What did Paul instruct the Corinthians concerning the coming of Timothy? vs. 10,11
   
   To put him at ease; see to it that he had nothing to fear.  Not to despise him or treat him with contempt but to send him on his way in peace.
   
   
   To take good care of him and make him feel completely at home ... then send him on with your blessing. [MSG]



8. What did Paul tell the Corinthians concerning Apollos? vs. 12
   
   Paul encouraged Apollos greatly to go to the Corinthian church; but Apollos did not feel he should go at that time.
   
   
9. What 5 commands did Paul give to the church in the closing of his letter? vs.13,14
   • Be on the alert
   • Stand firm in the faith
   • Act like men
   • Be strong
   • Let all that you do be done in love
   
   
   
10. What did Paul remind them concerning the household of Stephanas? vs. 15
    
    Paul reminded them that the household of Stephanas were the first fruits of Achaia (the first people to be won to Christ in Achaia) and that they had devoted themselves for ministry to the saints.
    
    
11. What did Paul tell the Corinthians concerning the way they should honor such men as Stephanas? vs. 16
    
    Be in subjection (submit) to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labours.
    
    
    Honour and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to. [MSG]
    
    
    
12. Who had supplied Paul's needs (since the church was lacking in support) when they came to see him that he was now acknowledging with thanks? vs. 17
    
    Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus.
    
    
    
13. What had these 3 men done for Paul's spirit and for the church? vs. 18
    
    They had refreshed their spirits.
    
    
    
14. Do you have someone that comes to mind that has done this for your spirit before? Share if you would like.
    
    
    
15. Who sent greetings in Paul's letter to the Corinthians? vs. 19
    
    The churches of Asia.  Aquila and Prisca and the church that is in their house.
    
    
    
16. How did Paul encourage them to greet one another? vs. 20
    
    Greet one another with a holy kiss.
    
    
    
17. Although this letter was dictated by Paul to another to write, Paul had signed the greeting in his own hand (vs.21). What did Paul say in the final words should happen if anyone hearing this did not love the Lord? vs. 22
    
    If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed!  Come, Lord!
    
    
    
18. What two things did Paul leave with these believers in Corinth in his final words to them in this letter? vs. 23,24
    • The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
    • My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.  Amen.
    
    
    
19. Reflect on this lesson and all that you have learned in the book of I Corinthians today. Record your summary and prayer.
    
    Opportunities (1 Cor. 16:5–9) “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:15–16, niv).
    
    Paul was as careful in his use of time as he was in his use of money.  Paul informed his friends at Corinth of his plans for future travel and ministry. It is worth noting that his statements were very tentative: “It may be suitable... it may be... wherever I go... but I trust.” Of course, the entire plan was dependent on God’s providential leading: “if the Lord permit.” Paul’s attitude toward his future plans agreed with the injunctions in James 4:13–17.
    
    Paul was at Ephesus when he wrote this letter. His plan was to travel to Macedonia for a time of ministry (pass through in 1 Cor. 16:5 means “travel in a systematic ministry” ), winter at Corinth, and then go to Judea with the collection. From November to February, it was impossible to travel by ship; so it would have been convenient for Paul to stay at Corinth and be with his friends.
    
    There were some problems to solve in the church and Paul had promised to come to help the leaders (1 Cor. 11:34). However, various circumstances forced Paul to revise his plans at least twice. His “Plan B” was to visit Corinth, then travel through Macedonia, passing through Corinth a second time on his way to Judea (2 Cor. 1:15–16). Instead of one long visit, he planned two shorter visits; but even this plan did not materialize. “Plan C” turned out to be a quick and painful visit to Corinth, after which he returned to Ephesus. He then went to Troas to wait for Titus (who had been sent to Corinth, 2 Cor. 2:12–13; 7:5ff), visited Macedonia, and then went to Judea. He did not spend as much time at Corinth as he had hoped or as they had expected.
    
    What do we learn from this difficult experience of Paul’s? For one thing, a Christian must use his common sense, pray, study the situation, and seek the best he can to determine the will of God. Proverbs 3:5–6 “lean not unto thine own understanding” must not be interpreted to mean, “Put your brain in neutral and don’t think!” God gave us our minds and He expects us to think, but He does not want us to depend only on our own reasoning. We must pray, meditate on the Word, and even seek the counsel of mature Christian friends.
    
    Second, our decisions may not always be in the will of God. We may make promises that we cannot keep and plans that we cannot fulfill. Does this mean that we are liars or failures? (Some of the believers at Corinth thought Paul was deceptive and not to be trusted. See 2 Cor. 1:12-2:13.) 
    
    There are two extremes we must avoid in this important matter of seeking God’s will. One is to be so frightened at making a mistake that we make no decisions at all. The other is to make impulsive decisions and rush ahead, without taking time to wait on the Lord. After we have done all we can to determine the leading of the Lord, we must decide and act, and leave the rest to the Lord. If we are in some way out of His will, He will so work that we will finally have His guidance. The important thing is that we sincerely want to do His will (John 7:17). After all, He guides us “for His name’s sake” (Ps. 23:3), and it is His reputation that is at stake.
    
    Paul had an open door of ministry in Ephesus, and this was important to him. He wanted to win the lost in Ephesus, not go to Corinth to pamper the saved. (On “open doors,” see Acts 14:27; 2 Cor. 2:12; Col. 4:3; Rev. 3:8.) Paul was neither an optimist nor a pessimist; he was a realist. He saw both the opportunities and the obstacles. God had opened “a great door for effective work” and Paul wanted to seize the opportunities while they were still there.
    
    An ancient Roman proverb says, “While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity.” Once we know what to do, we must do it and not delay. We can usually think of many reasons (or excuses) not to act. Even though Paul was in danger in Ephesus (1 Cor. 15:32), he planned to remain there while the door was open. Like a wise merchant, he had to “buy up the opportunity” before it vanished and would never return.
    
    The stewardship of opportunity is important. The individual believer, and the church family, must constantly ask, What opportunities is God giving us today? Instead of complaining about the obstacles, we must take advantage of the opportunities, and leave the results with the Lord.
    
    Wiersbe, W. W. (1996, c1989). The Bible exposition commentary. "An exposition of the New Testament comprising the entire 'BE' series"--Jkt. (1 Co 16:5). Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books.

1 Corinthians Answers - Chapter 15

1 Corinthians 15

1. What was the Gospel that Paul had preached to the Corinthians?  Name 4 aspects of the Gospel message that was preached from vs.3-8. 
   
   
   • Jesus died for our sins
   • Jesus was buried
   • Jesus was raised from death on the third day
   • Jesus presented Himself alive to many
   
   
2. Who did Jesus appear to after His resurrection?
   
   
   • vs. 5 - Cephas (Peter)
   • vs. 5 - The Twelve
   • vs. 6 - More than 500 brethren at one time
   • vs. 7 - James
   • vs. 7 - All the Apostles
   • vs. 8 - Paul
     
     
3. Why did Paul say that he was the least of all the apostles?
   vs. 9
   
   Because he persecuted the church of God.  Having spent all those early years trying his best to stamp God's church right out of existence.
   
   
4. How was Paul able to handle his past and be able to be used of God? vs. 10
   
   But by the grace of God; he worked harder.  I like how the Message Bible says it, "But because God was so gracious, so very generous, here I am. And I’m not about to let his grace go to waste. Haven’t I worked hard trying to do more than any of the others? Even then, my work didn’t amount to all that much. It was God giving me the work to do, God giving me the energy to do it."
   
   
5. How important to our faith is the Lord's resurrection from the dead? vs.12-20
   
   The Christian faith rests solely on Christ’s resurrection. If that resurrection didn’t happen, then we would still be in the grip of sin and death.
   
   
6. If Christ was not raised from the dead, what 4 things would be true about your faith? vs.17-19   
   
   
   • Our faith would be worthless
   • We would still be in our sins
   • We would perish at death
   • We would be pitied the most
   
   
7. Christ HAS been raised from the dead (hallelujah) .. and He is the first fruits of those who are asleep.  What happened to all of mankind because of Adam's sin? vs.20-22
   
   Adam disobeyed God and brought sin and death into the world.  Sin then reigned over mankind.
   
   
8. What has happened to those who have believed in Jesus?
   vs. 20-22
   
   They will be resurrected from the dead and made alive in Christ.  Just as Adam’s sin brought death into the world, Christ’s resurrection brings everlasting life (Romans 5:12–21).
   
   
9. The resurrection will be each in its own order.  Name the order given in vs.23-28.
   
   
   • vs. 23 - Christ is the first
     
   • vs. 23 - then those with Him at His Coming
     
   • vs. 24 - then comes the end.
     
   • vs. 24 - Christ hands over the kingdom to God the Father
     
   • vs. 24 - having subdued all.
     
   • vs. 25, 26 - Christ will reign as the sovereign Lord of heaven and earth until all is subject to him. 
     
   • vs. 27, 28 - Then Christ will bow the knee to God the Father so that God may be all in all.
     
     28 When everything and everyone is finally under God’s rule, the Son will step down, taking his place with everyone else, showing that God’s rule is absolutely comprehensive—a perfect ending! [MSG]
   
   
10. What did Paul do "daily" and what do you think he means by this? vs.31-32
    
    He died daily. 
    
    I die daily does not refer to “dying to self,” as in Romans 6, but to the physical dangers Paul faced as a servant of Christ (2 Cor. 4:8–5:10; 11:23–28 ). He was in constant jeopardy from his enemies and on more than one occasion had been close to death.
    
    Wiersbe, W. W. (1996, c1989). The Bible exposition commentary. "An exposition of the New Testament comprising the entire 'BE' series"--Jkt. (1 Co 15:29). Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books.
    
    I die daily (καθ̓ ἡμεραν ἀποθνησκω [kath‚ hēmeran apothnēskō]). I am in daily peril of death (II Cor. 4:11; 11:23; Rom. 8:36).
    
    Robertson, A. (1997). Word Pictures in the New Testament. Vol.V c1932, Vol.VI c1933 by Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. (1 Co 15:31). Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems.
    
    
11. What are we not to be "deceived" by? vs. 33-34
    
    
    • Bad company.
    • Drunkenness.
    • Sin.
    
    
12. Paul addresses what kind of body we will have in the resurrection.  He explains that a seed must die before it comes to life.  The seed is sown in one form, but it is raised in another form.  God gives the body as He wishes it to be.  There are different types of flesh of people, animals, birds, and fish.  There are degrees of glory for the sun, the moon, and stars one from another. (vs.35-41)  Paul states that it is the same with the resurrection of our bodies.  Our bodies are sown as perishable.  How are they raised? vs. 42
    
    It is raised an imperishable (incorrupt) body.
    
    
13. They are sown in dishonor.  How are they raised? vs. 43
    
    It is raised in glory.
    
    
14. They are sown in weakness.  How are they raised? vs. 43
    
    It is raised in power.
    
    
15. They are sown a natural body.  How are they raised? vs. 44
    
    It is raised a spiritual body.
    
    
16. The first Adam became a living soul.  What did the last Adam (Jesus) become? vs. 45
    
    The last Adam (Jesus) became a life-giving spirit.
    
    
17. Just as we have borne the earthy image of Adam, what image will we bear in the life to come? vs. 46-50
    
    Just as we have borne the image of the earthy, we will also bear the image of the heavenly.
    
    
18. What is the mystery that Paul wants the church to know about?  vs.51
    
    We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed.
    
    The mystery which Paul now explains is the revelation that not all believers will face death. Prior to the events of the Great Tribulation, Christ will come. The dead in Christ will be raised and glorified. Those who are still living will be caught up in the air and instantaneously changed into the permanent, undecaying, glorified body which is like the Lord’s resurrected body (cf. 1 Thess. 4:14–17).
    
    Believer's Study Bible. 1997, c1995. C1991 Criswell Center for Biblical Studies. (electronic ed.) (1 Co 15:51). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
    
    
19. What is going to happen in the twinkling of the eye at the sound of the last trumpet? vs. 52-55
    
    
    • The dead will be raised imperishable.
    • We will be changed.
    • The perishable will put on the imperishable.
    • The mortal will put on immortality.
    • Death will be swallowed up in victory.
    
    
20. What is the sting of death? vs. 56
    
    The sting of death is sin.
    
    
21. What is the power of sin? vs. 56
    
    The power of sin is the law.
    
    
22. How do we get victory over death and sin? vs. 57
    
    God gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
    
    
23. Because all of this is true, how should we always view our work in the Lord? vs. 58
    
    Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
    
    Throw yourself into the work of the Lord, confident that nothing you do for Him is a waste of time or effort. [MSG]
    
    
24. Reflect and Pray.  Do you believe the Lord has resurrected from the dead?  Do you believe you will be resurrected from the dead?  How will this chapter effect the way you live out your life each day? 
    
    WE HAVE A LIVING LORD (1–19). Jesus is alive, and the gospel message is true! Witnesses who saw Him have passed along their testimony to us.  When you trust Him, you receive resurrection life, eternal life (John 5:24); death can hold you no more.
    
    WE HAVE A LIVING HOPE (20–49). Jesus Christ will come again, and the dead in Christ will be raised. We will have glorified bodies like Christ’s body (1 John 3:1–3).
    
    WE HAVE A LIVING DYNAMIC (50–58 ). We have no reason to give up because Jesus has conquered sin and death!  If you really believe in the resurrection and return of Jesus, verse 58 will characterize your life. The best is yet to come, so let us give Him our best now.
    
    Wiersbe, W. W. (1997, c1991). With the word Bible commentary (1 Co 15). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 16

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 16 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 16 1.  What model was Paul using to show the Corinthian church how to set aside funds for the saints of Jerusalem? vs. 1 2.  What day were they to put aside and save as they prospered so that collections could be made when Paul came to them? vs. 2 3.  What did Paul plan to do when he arrived there in order to get the gift they saved up to the saints in Jerusalem? vs. 3,4 4.  Where was Paul going to visit before he came to Corinth? vs. 5 5.  Paul wanted to stay with the Corinthians for awhile.  What was he hoping the Lord would permit him to do? vs. 6,7 6.  Where was Paul going to remain until Pentecost and why? vs. 8,9 7.  What did Paul instruct the Corinthians concerning the coming of Timothy? vs. 10,11 8.  What did Paul tell the Corinthians concerning Apollos? vs. 12 9.  What 5 commands did Paul give to the church in the closing of his letter? vs.13,14 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 10.  What did Paul remind them concerning the household of Stephanas? vs. 15 11.  What did Paul tell the Corinthians concerning the way they should honor such men as Stephanas? vs. 16 12.  Who had supplied Paul's needs (since the church was lacking in support)  when they came to see him that he was now acknowledging with thanks? vs. 17 13.  What had these 3 men done for Paul's spirit and for the church? vs. 18 14.  Do you have someone that comes to mind that has done this for your spirit before?  Share if you would like. 15.  Who sent greetings in Paul's letter to the Corinthians? vs. 19 16.  How did Paul encourage them to greet one another? vs. 20 17.  Although this letter was dictated by Paul to another to write, Paul had signed the greeting in his own hand (vs.21).  What did Paul say in the final words should happen if anyone hearing this did not love the Lord? vs. 22 18.  What two things did Paul leave with these believers in Corinth in his final words to them in this letter? vs. 23,24 19.  Reflect on this lesson and all that you have learned in the book of I Corinthians today.  Record your summary and prayer.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 15

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 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 15 1.  What was the Gospel that Paul had preached to the Corinthians?  Name 4 aspects of the Gospel message that was preached from vs.3-8. 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 2.  Who did Jesus appear to after His resurrection? vs. 5 - vs. 5 - vs. 6 - vs. 7 - vs. 7 - vs. 8 - 3.  Why did Paul say that he was the least of all the apostles? vs. 9 4.  How was Paul able to handle his past and be able to be used of God? vs. 10 5.  How important to our faith is the Lord's resurrection from the dead? vs.12-20 6.  If Christ was not raised from the dead, what 4 things would be true about your faith? vs.17-19 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 7.  Christ HAS been raised from the dead (hallelujah) .. and He is the first fruits of those who are asleep.  What happened to all of mankind because of Adam's sin? vs.20-22 8.  What has happened to those who have believed in Jesus? vs. 20-22 9.  The resurrection will be each in its own order.  Name the order given in vs.23-28. vs. 23 - vs.23 - vs. 24 - vs. 24 - vs. 24 - vs.25,26 - vs.27,28 - 10.  What did Paul do "daily" and what do you think he means by this? vs.31-32 11.  What are we not to be "deceived" by? vs. 33-34 12.  Paul addresses what kind of body we will have in the resurrection.  He explains that a seed must die before it comes to life.  The seed is sown in one form, but it is raised in another form.  God gives the body as He wishes it to be.  There are different types of flesh of people, animals, birds, and fish.  There are degrees of glory for the sun, the moon, and stars one from another. (vs.35-41)  Paul states that it is the same with the resurrection of our bodies.  Our bodies are sown as perishable.  How are they raised? vs. 42 13.  They are sown in dishonor.  How are they raised? vs. 43 14.  They are sown in weakness.  How are they raised? vs. 43 15.  They are sown a natural body.  How are they raised? vs. 44 16.  The first Adam became a living soul.  What did the last Adam (Jesus) become? vs. 45 17.  Just as we have borne the earthy image of Adam, what image will we bear in the life to come? vs. 46-50 18.  What is the mystery that Paul wants the church to know about?  vs.51 19.  What is going to happen in the twinkling of the eye at the sound of the last trumpet? vs. 52-55 20. What is the sting of death? vs. 56 21.  What is the power of sin? vs. 56 22.  How do we get victory over death and sin? vs. 57 23.  Because all of this is true, how should we always view our work in the Lord? vs. 58 24.  Reflect and Pray.  Do you believe the Lord has resurrected from the dead?  Do you believe you will be resurrected from the dead?  How will this chapter effect the way you live out your life each day?

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 14

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 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 14 1.  After the great emphasis on love in chapter 13, Paul says again for us to "pursue love".  What gift is the one we should earnestly desire in our church meetings? vs. 1 2.  Why is it better to speak words of prophecy (exhortation from God's Word) rather than speaking in tongues in church services where the ungifted may be? vs.2-33 3.  What does prophecy (speaking forth God's Word) do for those attending? vs. 3 4.  When a person speaks in a tongue, Who is he speaking to? vs. 2  5.  What does the gift of tongues do for the person speaking? vs. 4 6.  What does the gift of prophecy do for the entire church? vs. 4 7.  Paul would wish that everyone had the gift of tongues (since he enjoyed having it for himself), but he would rather they prophesy so that the entire church would be edified.  He knew that speaking in a tongue would not help them.  What four areas would be of help to the church body? vs. 6 8.  Paul compares tongues without interpretation and order being like instruments that play out of tune and do not produce a distinct sound.  He said that although all languages have meaning, the person who speaks it does not know the meaning and it doesn't help himself or another in knowing what is being said.  If a person speaks in a tongue, what should he also pray to be able to do? vs.7-13 9.  If a person does pray in a tongue, the spirit prays, but their mind is unfruitful.  Since this is the case, what should they also do besides praying and singing in a tongue as they pray? vs.14-15 10.  Paul says that rather than speak in a tongue in church, it is better to speak only 5 words that people can understand so that there is instruction for them.  If they all speak in tongues and an ungifted man or unbeliever enters their service, what will he think about them? vs.16-23 11.  If the church assembles and the prophetic Word of God is given, what will be the effect on the ungifted or unbeliever when they come in? vs.24-25 12.  Paul gives the summary of a balanced church meeting.  What does he say should be done in an orderly fashion? vs.26-30 13.  Paul says to prophesy "one by one" so that all can learn and be exhorted and that the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.  In other words, the gifts won't take over without the control of the person; the person remains in control and can be orderly always.  What kind of God do we serve? vs. 31-33 14.  What admonition did Paul give to the women to keep proper order in the church services? vs. 34-38  ... Based on what we have already studied about spiritual gifts, do you think that women do have a proper place to excercise their spiritual gifts such as teaching or prophecy?  Think on these things and share your thoughts on this. 15.  In conclusion, Paul says they must do all things properly and in an orderly manner.  Although Paul has told them to desire earnestly to have the prophetic Word spoken in the church, what command does he give concerning speaking in tongues? vs. 39,40 16.  Some churches allow tongues and some forbid them.  Some abuse the gift saying that everyone needs to speak in them and some ignore the gift and say that it no longer exists today.  Share how this chapter has helped you begin to resolve the balance needed in these subjects today.  (Interesting to open this can up, I know) 17.  Reflect on this lesson and pray.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 13

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 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.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 12

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 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 12 1.  As pagans (unbelievers), the people were led astray to believe in idols, but Paul wants them to not be ignorant in regard to what they have in the body of Christ.  What subject does he address here? vs.1,2 2.  Who will be glorified through the Spirit of God in these things if the believer is genuine? vs. 3 3.  Paul explains that the entire aspect of God is involved - Jesus, Holy Spirit, and God the Father.  Name the results of the use of spiritual gifts and who the glory goes to: vs. 4 - vs. 5 - vs. 6 - 4.  What is the purpose of the gift that is given to each person? vs. 7 5) Name the gifts that are described by Paul for us in vs.8-10 vs. 8 - vs. 8 - vs. 9 - vs. 9 - vs. 10 - vs. 10 - vs. 10 - vs. 10 - vs. 10 - Note:  We need to remember that the Word of God had not been completed and put into print as we have our Bibles today.  It was literally being spoken by the apostles and the members of the body through various ways and spiritual giftings.  Today, when we have prophetic words, we have the written word to examine all spoken words by.  Praise the Lord. 6.  Who distributes (hands out) the gifts to each individual? vs. 11 7.  How many members are in the body of Christ?  vs. 12,14 8.  Who baptizes us into the body of Christ and what are we made to drink of? vs. 13 9.  Paul makes a comparison of the parts of our own bodies to help us understand how much we need each other in the members of the body of Christ.  Name the body part given and what he says about it in the verses to follow. vs. 15 - vs. 16 - 10.  Why would we not want our entire body to be an eye or an ear? vs. 17 11.  Who is in charge of where the parts of the body are, in our physical bodies and in the body of Christ with our spiritual gifts? vs. 18 12.  Why would we not want the body of Christ to all be the same? vs.18-21 13.  In our physical bodies, every part is needed even though it is not seen as outwardly as other parts.  What is true of the weaker and less honorable parts of our bodies? vs.22-25 14. Paul wants us to make this parallel with the spiritual body in Christ.  What happens when one part of your body is injured; do you not hurt all over?  When one part of your body is comforted, does it not effect your entire being?  So it is with the body and the parts of the body in the one body of Christ.  Write out verse 26 and think about how it should apply: vs. 26 - 15. We are Christ's body, and individually members (parts) of it.  What are the positions that God has given in the body of Christ for the good of all?  Name the list from vs. 28 below: 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 16.  Is everyone an apostle?  Is everyone a prophet?  Is everyone a worker of miracles?  Does everyone have a gift of healing?  Does everyone speak in a tongue?  Does everyone interpret a tongue? vs.29-30 17.  Paul wants us to desire the greater gifts which will be explained to us in the next chapter tomorrow - faith, hope, and love - those that remain forever.  He will explain that the greatest of all these is love.  A great chapter waits for us tomorrow.  For today, think about the spiritual gifts explained and the purpose in them.  Where do you think you fit in the body of Christ and why?  Have you discovered your place in the body so that you can function as God designed you to for the sake of all?  18.  Reflect on this chapter and pray.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 11

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 11 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 11 1. Who did Paul imitate and therefore could ask that his life be imitated by others? vs. 1 2. Paul praised this church for remembering the traditions that he had delivered to them. He wanted them to understand the role of authority in the church and family. Who is the head of the man? vs.3 3. Who is the head of the woman? vs. 3 4. Who is the head of Christ? vs. 3 5. What is a disgrace for a man to do while praying? vs. 4 6. What is a disgrace for a woman to do while praying? vs. 5-16 7. Why should a man not cover his head while praying? vs. 7 8. Who does the woman bring glory to? vs. 7 9. Why was woman created? vs.8-9 10. What is the purpose for a woman having a symbol of authority over her? vs.10 11. Although their is a role of authority in the family and church, how do the man and woman relate to one another in the Lord? vs.11-12 12. Paul is now leaving the judgment to you whether or not a woman should pray with her head covered. What do you think all of this means? vs.13 13. Paul goes on to say what nature does in order to give the woman covering. What does he say about it? vs. 14-16 14. Paul had some corrections to give this church body for their gatherings together. He had heard there were 'factions' among them and he believed the report. What do 'factions' make evident to the body? vs. 19 15. Next, Paul rebuked the for the manner in which they were taking the Lord's Supper together. They came to eat the food out of hunger instead of eating at home first. Who did this bring shame to? vs. 20-22 16. Paul reminded them of what the Lord Jesus had said in respect to the communion process. What did Jesus tell His disciples about the bread that was broken? vs. 23,24 17. What did Jesus say about the cup of wine they drank from? vs.25 18. What were they to remember each time they partook of the bread and the wine? vs. 25 19. What does the Lord's Supper proclaim to others? vs. 26 20. If we do not take the Lord's Supper in a worthy manner, considering what it is about and respecting it properly, what are we guilty of? vs. 27 21. How should we examine ourselves before we partake of the Lord's Supper? vs. 28 22. What are the consequences many times of taking the communion without examining ourselves and repenting of sin? vs. 29-30 23. If we judge ourselves properly then we will not be judged by the Lord. If we are judged (corrected) - what is the purpose of His discipline upon us? vs.32 24. In conclusion, how should we prepare ourselves before we take the Lord's Supper? vs. 33-34 25. How will this lesson effect your attitude in taking communion from now on? 26. Reflect on the lesson and commit these things in prayer today.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 10

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 10 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 10 1. What does Paul want the Corinthians to understand concerning the Israelites connection to Moses when they crossed the Red Sea? vs.1-5 2. When the Israelites drank from the rock that gave them water in the wilderness, who was the rock that followed them ? vs. 4 3. Why was God not well-pleased with most of the Israelites in the wilderness? vs. 5 4. What are we suppose to learn from the Israelites who fed on the things of the Lord, but did not obey Him from their hearts? vs. 6 5. Name the sins that they became caught up in and the results of what happened to them. vs. 7 - vs. 8 - vs. 9 - vs. 10 - 6. Are we suppose to learn from the things that happened to them back then? Why were these things written down for our generation to know about? vs. 11 7. If you think you stand, why do you need to take heed or be careful? vs. 12 8. Every temptation that we face is common to mankind. God is faithful and will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able to endure. With the temptation, what is always provided for us? vs. 13 9. Do you know how to recognize a temptation? Do you look for the way to escape it so that you can endure it? Why would we not look for the way to escape a temptation? 10. How did Jesus resist temptations in the wilderness when He was tempted by the evil one? Let's review the things He was tempted with and discuss how He endured and resisted. Read the following account and give your summary. Matthew 4:1-11 - 11. How will this lesson help you the next time you face a temptation to compromise your convictions? 12. What does Paul tell the Corinthians to "run from"? vs. 14 13. Can you think of things that you need to "run from" today? 14. Paul wants them to think about the Lord's Supper (communion). When they partake of it, they do it in order to identify and be one with Christ in His death for us - His blood shed; His body broken. When the Israelities sacrifice to God, they share in those sacrifices as ordered by Moses to be a part of the Lord Himself in symbolism. Even though Paul knows an idol is nothing and things sacrificed to idols are really nothing .... what are the Gentiles actually sacrificing to and becoming part of? vs. 16-20 15. Paul does not want them to share in the things of the evil one. Can we fellowship at the Lord's table to be one with Him and then fellowship to take things sacrificed to demons? How would this provoke our Lord? vs. 22 16. Can you think of an example in our lives that would be sharing in both the Lord's table and the table of demons? If you can, share your thoughts. 17. Paul repeats that all things are lawful for him. He is not under any law, but free in Christ. Why then, does he not do certain things? Name the 2 reasons he gives. vs. 23 18. We should not be seeking our own good out of a situation, but the good of the other person. Why is it okay to eat anything that is sold in the meat market for our own conscience sake? vs.24-26 19. If an unbeliever invites you to eat, you can have anything set before you without asking any questions (your freedom) ... but if they tell you it has been sacrificed to idols, you should not eat it, not for the sake of your conscience, but for theirs. Paul says "Why is my freedom judged by another's conscience?" - and then he answers his own question. What are we to do concerning food, drink, or anything we do? vs. 27-31 20. Why is it so important not to offend another person if possible? vs. 32-33 21. Can you think of examples when you have not taken your freedom in order to be an example to another because they would think it to be wrong? Do you see why you let go of this "right"? It's not a church rule or a religious rule, etc. - it is your decision to be selfless and prefer them in order to bring them to Christ. How will this lesson change the way you behave around the unbelieving now? 22. Share your reflections and prayer.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 9

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 9 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 9 1. Not being one of the original 12, how did Paul know without a doubt that he was an apostle of the Lord? vs.1,2 2. What 'rights' did Paul list that he had as an apostle of the Lord? vs.3-7 (Name at least 4 things from these verses) 3. In regard to the law, Moses said "not to muzzle the ox while he is threshing". How did Paul explain the meaning of this to the church in regard to his work as an apostle for the Lord? vs.8-11 4. Why did Paul not make "full use" of his "rights" as an apostle? vs. 12 5. How did Paul say those who proclaim the Gospel should get paid? vs.13-14 6. Why did Paul choose not to make full use of this right? vs.15 7. What was Paul under compulsion to do? vs. 16 8. Why does Paul choose to do it voluntarily? vs. 17 9. What was Paul's reward for not using his full right in charging for sharing the Gospel? vs. 18 10. Why did Paul choose to become a slave to all men? vs. 19 11. How did Paul apply himself to the various groups of people so that they could relate to his message? vs. 20-23 12. Do you believe that you do all things in order to relate to those you desire to come to know Christ? Why or why not? How will this lesson effect your witnessing patterns? 13. How can you run the Christian race to win it? List the ways Paul ran the race and why he did. vs. 24-27 14. Reflect and prayer in regard to today's lesson. Extra Scriptures To Look Up regarding Paul called by God to be an apostle: Acts 9:15, 26:16-18, Gal 1:1, Romans 1:1, 11:13, 1 Cor 15:9

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 8

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 8 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 8 1.  In regard to things sacrificed to idols, Paul knows that they know right from wrong in regard to it.  What does Paul say about just having knowledge? vs. 1 2.  What does Paul say that love will do? vs. 1 3.  How does this apply to the things taught in this chapter?  Think about knowledge verses love as you read and then comment on what you think it means in application. 4.  Paul is speaking to them concerning things eaten that have been first sacrificed to idols.  He said there is really "no such thing" as an idol or a god other than the true and living God.  What does he tell us about the one God and the Lord Jesus Christ? vs.4-6 5.  Not everyone has the knowledge that some of us do in these facts.  They may believe that there really is an idol and that the food has been sacrificed to the idol and that they should not eat the meat for that reason. If a person is concerned about this and chooses not to eat the meat, what attitude should you have toward them? vs.7-13 6.  When we treat another's conscience lightly and encourage them in the freedom we have come to know, we make them stumble in something they believe in their hearts to be wrong.  If we sin against them in this way, who are we really sinning against? vs. 12 7.  As believers, what freedoms can we give up so that another weaker believer will not stumble? vs. 13  - For Paul in his day with their customs, it was eating meat that might have been sacrificed to an idol - What are some things you think might apply to us in this way today? 8.  How will this lesson effect your life?  What is your prayer today?