I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Welcome Session 14 Freedom & Idols Chapter 10:1-11:1.
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Transcript of I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Welcome 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)
I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now
Freedom & Idols
I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now
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
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
I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now
Flee idolatry
V14-16 Communion with Jesus
V17 Sacrifice with God
V18-20 Idol worship with demons
V21-23 Provoking God is dangerous
I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now
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
I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now
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?