NIV MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 6:20 Building Foundation ...



NIV MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 7:20 Building Foundation Faith 14-1

Each one should remain in the situation

which he was in when God called him.

“ADVICE ON MARRIAGE AND THE WEAKER BROTHER”

READ 1 Corinthians 7:1-8:13

DAY 1 READ 1 Corinthians 7:1-8:13

1. What was meaningful to you from last week’s lesson?

2. Today’s reading says a lot about doing the right thing. Answer these statements with

true or false:

a. Marriage carries with it mutual obligations. _____

b. Marriage was meant to be permanent._____

c. Becoming a Christian changes all relationships._____

d. Being single has its advantages._____

e. A Christian is truly free from all restrictions._____

f. Christ’s sacrifice is our model for self-sacrifice. _____

INTRODUCTION: In chapters 7-15 Paul (in Ephesus) answered questions raised in a letter received from Corinth. In the mixed cultural background of the church (Greek, Roman, Jew), there was admiration for ascetic practices, including celibacy. Paul acknowledged that there are some advantages to celibacy and addressed himself to questions asked concerning those who were married.

DAY 2 REVIEW 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

3. What did Paul acknowledge in verse 1?

4. a. Why did he advise others to be married?

b. What is the obligation of marriage partners?

c. What guidelines did Paul give for refraining from sexual activity?

d. Why did he avoid setting himself up as the example to follow?

5. To the unmarried Paul’s advice was “it is better to _______________________

_____________________________.”

6. a. From verses 10,11 is divorce permitted to a Christian couple?

b. What exception in marriage did Jesus state in Matthew 5:32?

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DAY 2 (Continued) REVIEW 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

7. a. What did Paul say about “unequally yoked” believers/non-believers in vs.12?

b. What would be the benefit to the spouse and children of staying in the marriage

relationship from verses 14-16?

c. What was the advice in 1 Peter 3:1,2?

DAY 3 REVIEW 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

8. a. What was Paul’s rule in all the churches?

b. Why do you think that would be especially necessary as new churches were being formed?

c. Why do you think that advice is relevant to the church today?

9. a. Instead of concern about ritual differences, what is it that really counts?

b. Slave or free man, what is true for all Christians in verse 23?

c. Even though social distinctions do not affect our relationship to Christ, they do not

automatically disappear when people become Christians. How can we help to erase

them in the church?

DAY 4 REVIEW 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

10. “Because of this present crisis” (NIV vs.26). . .

a. What was his advice to the married?

b. Why did Paul believe the unmarried should remain so?

vs. 28

vs. 32

c. In recognizing that “this world in its present form is passing away” and that “undivided

devotion to the Lord” is of prime importance, what problems did Paul feel might

distract the married Christians?

d. What assurance did Paul give them in verse 35?

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DAY 4 REVIEW 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

11. Answering the Corinthian’s concern of verse 25, what did Paul conclude concerning

virgins in verses 36-38?

12. a. How long is the marriage contract binding?

b. What options does a Christian widow have?

13. Have you ever been asked advice about marriage or divorce? How did your

advice align with Paul’s teaching? Please share.

DAY 5 REVIEW 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

14. What was the next subject of Corinthian concern?

15. Fill in, “__________________ puffs up but _________________ builds up.” (NIV)

16. From verses 4-6, what do we know about the following:

a. idols?

b. God?

c. Christ?

17. a. Eating meat offered to idols was a problem for some Corinthian Christians. What did

Paul say in verse 8?

b. That knowledge, however, required what caution?

c. Why according to verses 10-13?

d. Because of love, what do you forego in your life which you consider permissible but

might hinder someone else?

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“ADVICE ON MARRIAGE AND THE WEAKER BROTHER”

READ 1 Corinthians 7:1-8:13

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