Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Discover

Considering Paul's previous subject in v. 1-16 why would he need to exhort them to "lead the life that the Lord has assigned"?

What in our culture would Paul need to address so that we would know that it counted for nothing?

What does Paul have in mind when he exhorts the reader to "remain with God"?

Nurture

Are you free in your freedom? (Consider and discuss these questions)

-Am I free to tell the truth? (When is this difficult?)

-Am I free NOT to defend myself? (Why is this so difficult?)

-Am I free to lay down my rights for the good of others?

-Am I free to let my yes be yes? (Can I commit and be faithful to things and persons?)

-Am I free to let my no be no? (Can I disappoint people?)

-Am I free to be ok even if others around me are not ok? (Do I know where I end and others begin?)

-Am I free from the tyranny of the urgent? (Can I be about important things?)

Act

Which of those questions were most difficult for you and what would it look like to walk in freedom in those areas?