Lesson for Sunday, May 3, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13
Lesson: Conceit and Humility – Their Pride Revealed

The church at Corinth's carnality has been exposed over the past few passages. Last week we talked through what being a minister is all about. Being a servant and stewardship. In this verses 6-13 Paul addresses and reveals the root of ALL of their issues---PRIDE.

Pride many times is the root of most of the problems in our lives. Especially problems or divisions within the Church. We are going to look at the reasons for their Pride.

Psalms 10:4 4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

Psalm 73:6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

Prov. 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Prov 29:23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Obidaiah said The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee


What are some Biblical examples of Humility?
What was the source of the Corinthian Churches Pride?
What did Paul have to say about it?
How do we overcome pride in our lives?

We could spend months or even years talking through this subject. I pray you will dig deep and see what pride and humility look like for you. Where do you struggle with it? Why do you struggle with it? How can you be more humble?

I am praying for you all! This subject is a powerful and convicting one!!! See you Sunday...

Lesson for Sunday, April 26, 2009

Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Lesson: So your a Minister?

Here in Ch 4 Paul continues addressing the issues that were causing the contention, he is continuing the talk on the carnality that is causing the division. Sunday we will look at what being a true minister is all about.

Questions:

In verse 1 who is "Us" referring to? (also read ch 3:22)
In verse 1 what does the word "minister" mean?
In verses 1 and 2 what does steward mean?
What are the "mysteries of God" that he is talking about in this passage?
After studying those what would you say makes up a TRUE minister?
In verse 2 what is the requirement for the minister?
In verses 3-5 should we evaluate minister?

I hope you dig into the Word this week. I will be praying for you!!!

Lesson for Sunday, April 19

REMINDER: CLASS WILL NOW MEET IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER


Series: What Happens in Corinth Stays in Corinth
Text: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23
Lesson: Its ok to get along

Scriptures to read: 1 Corinthians 3 (read whole chapter to get the meaning of the text)

What was the problem Paul was pointing out in chapter 3?
What does being carnal mean in this passage?
Why was Paul so intense about this thing of unity?
What was it that was causing division?
Who was to blame for the division?
How is this type of sin overcome?
GREAT QUOTE FOR THIS WEEK: "If were not careful we will be known more for what we are against than what we are for!"

NO CLASS THIS SUNDAY

this is a reminder there will be no class this coming Sunday. Easter Services will be held at 9 and 11. God bless you and have a wonderful week. I am praying for you all.