1 Corinthians - Chapter-10

Chapter Summary

Israel in the wilderness, a warning example. Fellowship of the Lord's table demands separation. Law of love in relation to eating and drinking.

In verse 10, Paul takes grumbling very seriously. How does this compare to our own view of grumbling? Explain why.
Paul says in verse 6 that the Old Testament provides a negative example of unbelief. What are some other examples from the Old Testament that show this?
How can verse 9 give us comfort in difficult situations? How would you rephrase the verse to encourage a fellow believer?
Why is Paul's attitude toward idolatry so serious in verse 14? How can we adopt this same attitude in our own lives?
How does verse 17 speak into issues of disunity in the church? How might this verse help us in situations of conflict with fellow believers?
What is Paul's point in verse 23? Can you think of some ways this verse might be taken out of context and misused? How would you answer misuses of the verse?
How does Paul's view in verse 24 compare to the view of most in our culture today? How would you explain the basis for adopting the Christian view to an unbeliever?
What are some examples of areas of your own life where you could apply verse 31? What would this look like?
In verse 27, Paul shows sensitivity to unbelievers? What are some ways the church can do this today?
Can you think of some examples from your own life or in the lives of others where God provided a way out of temptation as mentioned in verse 13?

Temptation, v. 13. Communion, vv. 16, 21.

God, Christ, Paul, Moses.

11, 12, 13, 16, 20, 23, 31, 33.