1 Corinthians 16:5-24

1 Corinthians 16:5-24

OPEN:

• Who is one person you would like to visit?
• When you travel, do you like to plan things thoroughly, or just go and see what happens?

 

 DIG:

• Why did Paul ask for a collection of money (1 Corinthians 16:1-4; see Acts 11:30; 24:17; Romans 15:25-28; 2 Corinthians 8:13-14)?
• How do you feel about giving money to your church? What motivates you to give?
• What do you think Paul's reunion with the Corinthian church was like (1 Corinthians 16:6-8)? Beneath all his corrective instruction, how do you think Paul felt about the Corinthians?
• What was the greatest door of effective work that even opened for you? What happened?
• What should the Corinthians imitate regarding Stephanas and the others (1 Corinthians 16:15-18)?
• Who in your life has helped to refresh your spirit?

 
 REFLECT:

• Which of Paul's concluding exhortations in verses 13-14 do you want to apply at this time:
• "Be on your guard"?
• "Stand firm in your faith"?
• "Have courage"?
• "Be strong"?
• "Do everything in love"? How will you apply it to your life?
• As a member of your church and study group, how has this letter helped you? Challenged you? In what way would you like to grow from here?

Other Resources:

Managing Our Ministry - 1 Corinthians 16