1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1
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This is the ninth sermon in our series on God’s Church (1 Corinthians). This sermon is ‘Glorifying God’.
Questions and going deeper resources
Small group questions
CONNECT: What is one fear in your life that could be dispelled by taking confidence in the LORD?
WARM-UP
- What are some things in the world that can sometimes have all show but no substance?
- What have been some highlights that you can recall from 1 Corinthians from Term 2?
Read 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
- Read 9:24-27. Why does Paul want the Corinthians to know about the history of the Israelites?
- What united the Israelites and formed them as a nation? Who did they belong to?
- Did their lives match up to what they called to be? Why/why not? What was then the result of how they lived?
- What lesson does Paul want the Corinthians to draw from the example of the Israelites in the wilderness? How do we have it better than the Israelites?
- What could cause us to not live wholeheartedly for God? How can we seek help in these times of trials? Is there any temptation that can take us away from God?
Read 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
- What does the Lord’s Supper symbolise and how does it help and impact us? How does it also demonstrate and show our identity?
- In this world, what other things compete and battle for our allegiance, identity, and worship?
- How could we prevent ourselves from falling into idolatry and living for things other than God?
Read 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
- Are there any other gods and is food sacrificed to idols anything?
- What would participating in these meals offered to pagan gods show the 1st century society about the Corinthian Christians? What would not participating in any of societies’ activities communicate?
- How can we live lives that aren’t seperate from society but glorify God in the midst of society? Are there any unconscious ‘stumbling blocks’ that you might be putting up on your frontlines?
APPLY: How could you live your life in such a way that points others to Jesus on your frontlines?
Prayer
Gracious God, thank you for your grace for us that you would send your son to give up his freedom to die on the cross so that we may have life and glorify you. Please help us to live consistent lives that reflect your love and grace for us, and please use us to bring other people to repent and believe in you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Going deeper resources
On Your Frontline This Week: People are much more likely to trust what their friends endorse. Which friend or colleague could you invite to Alpha?
Listen, Watch, and Read:
- TALK: “Examples and Warnings” by Alistair Begg:
PART 1 // PART 2 - TALK: “Seek the Other’s Needs” by Mike Clark:
- TALK: “Temptation is for Real” by John Stott:
Series Resources:
Some helpful resources for our Series:
- Series Overview Published by St Bart’s
- Website: “First Corinthians” by the Bible Project
- Course: “1 Corinthians” as part of the Ridley Certificate (6-week online course)
