Youth Group Lesson from May 24th

Study Notes

Date May 24, 2004

Passage 1 Corinthians 5

Introductory Questions

What are some things you don’t like about church or the Church?

What are some sins you think the church doesn’t deal with well?

Should sinners be allowed to come to church?

Reading the Passage

1 Corinthians 5

Verses 1-6 – Immorality Among You

Immorality – the word is porneia, recognize that word?

“The word came to mean, by consistent New Testament usage, any sexual behaviour which transgresses the Christian norm, i.e. all premarital, extramarital and unnatural sexual intercourse.” –Prior

So there was immorality going on in the church. Who was the culprit? What in the world is going on this church and who was to blame? Who gets the greatest judgment?

a. man having immoral relations with his step mom

b. the Corinthian church not just not doing anything about it, but bragging about it

What should the Corinthian church do? Church discipline: Excommunicate.

Excommunicate from Dictionary.com

1. To deprive of the right of church membership by ecclesiastical authority.

2. To exclude by or as if by decree from membership or participation in a group.

Ex – meaning out

Communicate – meaning to commune, fellowship,

What does it mean to excommunicate? Should you talk with them, hang out with them, eat dinner with them?

What sins are worthy of excommunication?

How ought it to be done? Matthew 18:15-20

How long do you excommunicate a person?

What does repentance mean?

Repent from Dictionary.com:

1. To feel pain, sorrow, or regret, for what one has done or omitted to do.

First she relents With pity; of that pity then repents. --Dryden.

2. To change the mind, or the course of conduct, on account of regret or dissatisfaction.

Lest, peradventure, the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt. --Ex. xiii. 17.

3. (Theol.) To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to love and practice sin.

Except ye repent, ye shall likewise perish. --Luke xii. 3.

Read Exodus 13:17 on repentance.

How many of you have seen church discipline and/or excommunication take place?

What do you think keeps churches from practicing church discipline?

a. pride

b. lack of fellowship

c. minimizing sin

If the church does not practice church discipline what does that do to the testimony of the local church? The universal church? of Jesus?

Whose job is it to execute church discipline?

Is church discipline necessary?

Application

Support the church and its work. Submit to the discipline of the church if you find yourself walking down that path.

Repent daily.

Stay in close fellowship with other believers. Be active in engaging your brothers and sisters in Christ so that the fellowship is genuine, and also that you have a relationship strong enough that you can confront them.

What's next?

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Youth Group Lesson from May 17th

Study Notes

Date May 17, 2004

Passage 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Introductory Questions

Name some ways that you are just like your dad.

Who is your favorite teacher ever and why (school, church, etc.)?

How have you been a good steward this week? Write it down on the back side of 1 Corinthians 4 page.

Reading the Passage

1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Verse 14-16 Paul their spiritual father.

Verse 14 – “shame you” – we’re jumping into the passage in a context. What did Paul write that could be shaming the Corinthians.

Verse 14 – “my beloved children” – why does he call them his beloved children?

Verse 15 – “ten thousand teachers” – does he really mean 10,000 teachers at the Corinthian church? Is this the first megachurch?

Question: Is everything in the Bible true?

Why does Paul say 10,000 teachers? What was so big in the Corinthian church? I’ve told you before: gifts of speech.

Question: Is Paul claiming authority in verses 14-16 because he is their spiritual father?

What does Christ Jesus mean?

What is a/the gospel?

Greek euangellion.

Eu – good, true

Angellion – message

Angel = messenger

Eutopia vs. utopia

Children are like their father. Examples: I tell jokes just like my Dad does. So if you think I’m not funny, my Dad will bore you.

You will naturally become like the people you spend your time with. Choose wisely.

Paul said follow me. The Corinthians have not seen Jesus in the flesh, and most likely did not have any of the New Testament yet, so Paul was their example of Jesus.

Like Paul, we should be living examples worthy of saying, “Follow me as I follow Christ,” whether that be at home, church, school, teams, etc.

Verses 17-21 Paul tells of his visit, if the Lord wills.

Verse 17 What is Timothy’s job?

How will he remind the Corinthians of Paul’s ways in Christ?

Verse 18 Did the Corinthians like Paul?

Verse 19 “if the Lord wills” – where have you heard that before?

James 4:13-15

Verse 21 Paul gives them a harsh warning: the spanky stick or gentleness. Which would you prefer?

More Stewardship

Tomorrow night at youth group we will be talking more about being stewards. We will also learn about how to be more like our Dad, our heavely Dad.

Can playing video games glorify God?

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Being Good Stewards

1 Corinthians 4:2 "Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful."

So what does it mean to be a good steward? Who's a steward, and what do they do? What do I need to be a good steward of today?

I know we just talked about it so I wanted to remind us today to think about it.

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Youth Group Lesson from May 10th

Study Notes

Date May 10, 2004

Passage 1 Corinthians 4

Introductory Questions

What makes you different from other people? Talents, birth marks, etc.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word steward or stewardess?

What is something that you’ve already learned during our study of 1 Corinthians?

Reading the Passage

1 Corinthians 4

Verses 1-6

So what is a steward in verses one and two?

stew·ard (strd, sty-)
n.

1. One who manages another's property, finances, or other affairs.

2. One who is in charge of the household affairs of a large estate, club, hotel, or resort.

3. A ship's officer who is in charge of provisions and dining arrangements.

4. An attendant on a ship or airplane.

5. An official who supervises or helps to manage an event.

6. A shop steward.

7. A wine steward.

Paul says he is a steward, and that stewards must be found faithful.

What does it mean to be faithful?

Firm in adherence to promises, oaths, contracts, treaties, or other engagements.

A faithful steward is one who handles his master’s goods and property well. You may have heard of the parable of stewards that Jesus told.

Paul says that it doesn’t matter what the Corinthians say, or even what he says. Paul knows he has a clear conscience, but only the Lord can be the true judge. So don’t judge me early Paul says. The Corinthians were judging Paul and saying that he fell short.

Verse 7-13 – Paul reminds them of their responsibilities as stewards of their gifts.

Anybody know what a satire is?

Irony, sarcasm, or caustic wit used to attack or expose folly, vice, or stupidity.

These Corinthians think that they are gifted, rich, etc. because of their own hard work. Paul tells them no; you received all these things. So then why boast like they’re yours when they are gifts and you are a steward. Then he uses some mockery to prove his point.

Verse 14-16 Paul their spiritual father.

Verses 17-21 Paul tells of his visit, if the Lord wills.