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Life Group Q's: Gathering and Equipping 3/1


Questions for NEXT Sunday (Mar 8) here


GATHERING RECAP: Questions for Sun Mar 1

Message: We are servants - imitate us (Will Rutt)

Context: Paul concludes the opening section addressing division around favorite Christian leaders and tasks, reminding that all in God's family are servants.


  1. Relate: What was your takeaway from the "I" on the pedastal? Why is this a bad idea?

  2. Text: Scan through I Corinthians 3:18-4:21. What stands out?

  3. V21: What does Paul mean "all things belong to you"?

    1. What are the things Paul lists in V21-23?

    2. What is the reasoning in V16-20?

  4. What would it look and sound like if we acted in real life like "all things belong to us" in the healthy way Paul means here?

  5. V1-5: What's the difference between healthy admiration for a leader who has helped you, and unhealthy divisiveness in promoting them?

  6. V7: BIG - Why does Paul ask the question, "What do you have that you did not receive?" What is the implied answer, and what does that mean for our pride (V6)?

  7. V8-13: Paul goes on a sarcastic rant (FYI - a common and entertaining tactic in ancient near-eastern rhetoric - not being a jerk! effective for logical force delivered in comic relief) - in this contrast below, what point is Paul making? (Hint - imagine a parent talking to a demanding and brash 2 year-old, "Yes your little highness, what else can I, your most lowly and devoted servant, provide for your whimsicle-ness?!?")

  8. Reflect: Are we ever demanding or pushy with God? What does it sound like when we do this?

  9. Growth: What is a key application you take from this passage / message?

  10. Prayer

EQUIPPING REVIEW: Last Sunday Mar 1, at 9AM: Personal Spiritual Life Class (Gym)

BIBLE STUDY - How to read and understand and apply the Bible

EQUIPPING PREVIEW: Next Sunday Mar 8, at 9AM: Personal Spiritual Life Class (Gym)

PRAYER - How to pray and practice healthy solitude

  • Prayer is an ENCOUNTER (communion with God) and EXERCISE (kingdom building)

  • Model 1: Lord's Prayer

  • Model 2: PRAY & ACTS

  • The one word that makes all the difference...


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