LESSON



LESSON 12AUGUST 20, 2023SUBJECT: Judgment in the KingdomDEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 41:1-14BACKGROUND: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21LESSON: 1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 17-21MEMORY VERSE: Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. 1 Corinthians 4:5 NIVLESSON AIM: To learn that those of God’s kingdom are void of judging of others and boasting, but edify others and imitate Christ.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEI. QUALITIES OF GOOD LEADERS (1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-2)What was the chief division in the Church of Corinth? 1 Corinthians 1:10-13; 3:1-4, 21-23In what twofold way did Paul want the members of the Corinthian Church to view him and other Christian leaders? Explain how this could have ended the divisiveness in the church. 1 Corinthians 4:1In what aspects are all Christians "servants or ministers" and stewards? Define each.What does Paul mean by the "mysteries or secret things of God"? Ephesians 3:1-6What is required of those who have been called to be stewards of God's Word, the Gospel of salvation? 1 Corinthians 4:2Why is faithfulness so important in Christian ministry? Hebrews 11:6II. THE JUDGING OF LEADERS (1 CORINTHIANS 4:3-5)What four types of judging did Paul mention in 1 Corinthians 4:3-4?v. 3av. 3cv. 3bv. 4bHow did Paul handle the criticism he received from the Corinthian Church? 1 Corinthians 4:3How did Paul feel about judging himself? 1 Corinthians 4:3c-4abWho did Paul feel was the only one to rightfully judge him? 1 Corinthians 4:4c; 2 Corinthians 10:18What did Paul instruct the Corinthians about having a judgmental attitude toward others before the coming of Christ? 1 Corinthians 4:5abWhat will Jesus our Lord do at the final judgment? 1 Corinthians 4:5cdIII. NO REASON FOR BOASTING (1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-8)How did Paul address the Corinthians believers? 1 Corinthians 4:6aWhat did Paul want the Corinthians to learn about him, Apollos and the controversy? 1 Corinthians 4:6bWhat was the proper way to view Paul and Apollos? I Corinthians 3:5-11; 4:1Do you think Paul and Apollos were at odds with each other or was it the members quarrelling over these two leaders? Discuss.Why is it wrong to pit one leader or pastor against another in a church?What problem did the controversy cause among the church members in Corinth? 1 Corinthians 4:6cWhy must we always be aware of and avoid haughty pride (arrogance)? Proverbs 16:18; James 4:6In what three ways did Paul challenge the Corinthians' pride in themselves and toward certain leaders? 1 Corinthians 4:7v. 7av. 7bv. 7cWhat three things did the Corinthians think they were supposed to have or be but didn’t? 1 Corinthians 4:8abc Paul was warning the Corinthians about their errors of pride, self-sufficiency, and self-satisfaction? The Corinthians thought they had so called “arrived”.What did Paul wish for the Corinthian believers? Why? 1 Corinthians 4:8dIV. Pastoral Admonition (1 Corinthians 4:14-21)What was one of the reasons why Paul was writing the Corinthian church? What approach did Paul use? 1 Corinthians 4:14What did Paul want the Corinthians to remember about his relationship with them? How did it differ from others? 1 Corinthians 4:15 What did Paul urge the Corinthian Christians to do with respect to him? 1 Corinthians 4:16Who did Paul send to help the Corinthian church? 1 Corinthians 4:17aHow did Paul view Timothy? 1 Corinthians 4:17bcWhat was one of Timothy’s assignments when he came to Corinth? 1 Corinthians 4:17dWhy did Paul want Timothy to fulfill this assignment? 1 Corinthians 4:17e (1 Corinthians 4:16)Under what circumstance did Paul want the Corinthians to imitate him? 1 Corinthians 11:1What should be our ultimate goal in what and whom to imitate? What negative attitude did some of the Corinthians possess? Why? 1 Corinthians 4:18What was Paul’s intention about returning to Corinth? 1 Corinthians 4:19abWhat did Paul say he would find out about certain people in the church? 1 Corinthians 4:19cdHow does Paul describe the kingdom of God? 1 Corinthians 4:20What choices did Paul give the Corinthian church with respect to his coming to them? 1 Corinthians 4:21v. 21bv. 21cdHow did Paul find out about the many problems brewing in the Corinthian Church? 1 Corinthians 1:10-12 ................
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