Thursday, June 10
Read I Corinthians 5
Think About It:
Paul directs us to take a strong stand against sexual immorality in the church since it will defile the whole body. We must not tolerate sin. Jesus said sin is so treacherous that if our eye or our right hand causes us to sin, get rid of it. It’s better to enter into life maimed rather than go to hell whole.
- What sin in the church is dealt with in this chapter? (verse 1)
- What was the attitude of the Corinthians toward this sin? (verses 2, 6)
- What five things did Paul command the Corinthian church to do in relationship to the fornicator that was called a brother? (verses 5, 7, 9, 11, 13)
- What illustration is used to show that sin can spread if not dealt with? (verses 6-8)
- What shows that Paul specifically referred to someone among the church and not someone of the world? (verses 10-11)
- Who judges those who are outside the church? (verses 12-13)
Family Time:
- What did yeast represent? (verse 6)
- Who are the people inside the church? Who are the people outside the church? (verse 12)
- Who is to judge the people outside the church? (verse 12)
