April 21, 2009

Prayer 5 Minutes

Video Segment (Lesson 27: A Congregation to Ferment)
20 Minutes -listen for the issues facing the Corinthians and Paul's message to them.

Human Condition
Read Our Human Condition before answering discussion questions.

Discussion Questions

Group 1 - 1Corinthians had several themes, and were considered primary concerns of the Corinthian church. Briefly explain each concern and their parallel significance with the description of Corinth and the Corinthian church. (relate to Our Human Condition)

Group 2 - Paul wrote about gifts in 1Corinthians 12 and 13. Discuss the comparisons and contrasts of gifts Paul wrote about. Why do you think Love was highlighted as the most important gift? (relate to Our Human Condition)

Group 3 - What advice did Paul give regarding the concerns of the Corinthian church? Could Paul's advice be relevant to the church of today? Why or Why Not? (relate to Our Human Condition)

Group 4 - 1Corinthians 11- Discuss the Lord's Supper through Paul's description and his advice to the church regarding the Lord's Supper. How does his description compare with food and drink discussed in Chapter 10. (Relate to Our Human Condition)


• Think about your discussion group.
• Think about the presentations by other groups.
• Which points were made clearer to you during your discussion or presentation?
• What other questions do you have stemming from the discussions?
• Thoughts on 1Corinthians 15 and 16 (the Resurrection and final greeting)