I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now

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Session 14 Freedom & Idols

Chapter 10:1-11:1

Discussion Groups Process

• Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic.

• For this session, complete questions 1 to 6.

• Use various Bible versions to clarify text.• Share your answers.• Note any points remaining unclear after group

review.

• Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.

I Corinthians 10:1 – 11:1

1. Israel the example (v1-13)

2. Flee idolatry (v14-23)

3. Responsibility (v24 -11:1)

 

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Freedom & Idols

 

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Israel the example

V1-4 Privilege is no guarantee of success

V5-12 Good beginnings do not guarantee good

endings

V13 God either causes, allows or prevents everything

Privileges

 

Israel Today

Delivered from Egypt Redeemed from sin

‘Baptized’ in Red Sea Baptized in Jesus’ Name

Manna from heaven Bible, our daily bread

Water from rock Holy Ghost from Jesus

No Guarantees

 

Beginnings Endings

Bad Good

Good Mediocre

Bad

 

Experience Caution

 

I Corinthians 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:

but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted

above that ye are able; but will with the temptation

also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

KJV

 

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Flee idolatry

V14-16 Communion with Jesus

V17 Sacrifice with God

V18-20 Idol worship with demons

V21-23 Provoking God is dangerous

 

 

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Be responsible …

V24-30 for your brothers and sisters in Christ

V31 to glorify God in all things

V32-11:1 to seek to win the lost

“The Shambles”

 

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Freedom

Freedom is based on knowledge.

Knowledge is balanced by love.

Experience is balanced by caution.

Freedom is balanced by responsibility.

All things are lawful, but...

 

1. Will it lead to freedom or slavery? 2. Will it make me a stumbling block or a

stepping stone?3. Will it build me up or tear me down?4. Will it only please me, or will it glorify

God?5. Will it help me to win the lost to Christ,

or will it turn them away?

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Next Session:

Public Worship Part I Chapter 11:2-16