Edgewood Bible Church

1 Corinthians 16 - Final Instructions

Main idea: The Christian life is regularly growing in our giving, our serving, and our loving one another for the expansion of the church and the glory of God.
1. Money and the church of God (1-4)2. Teachers and the mission of God (5-12)3. Admonition and the love of God (13-14)4. Maturity and the servants of God (15-18)5. Vision and the grace of God (19-24)
Discussion Questions: 1.  Paul mentions Timothy and encourages the church to receive him warmly. What does this tell us about the importance of hospitality and support within the church?2. Based on v.13, In what areas of life do you think Christians today need to be watchful?3. What does it look like to stand firm in today’s world?4. How does love serve as a foundation for the relationships among believers, according to this passage?

1 Corinthians 15 - Understanding the Resurrection

Main idea: Death is inevitable but it will be destroyed through the resurrection.
1. The Resurrection is the Gospel2. The Resurrection is the Life3. The Resurrection is our Future Reality
Discussion questions1. What are the essential aspects of the gospel message from this chapter?2. How will our resurrection bodies be different than our natural bodies?3. How should the reality of the resurrection change our lives?

3 John - Good and Evil

Text:  3 JohnMain Idea: Doing spiritual Good to others testifies that we are walking in the truthI. Be like Gaius: live a testimony of the truth in love(v.5-8)II. Don’t be like Diotrephes: It is bad to put yourself first (9-10)III. Be like Demetrius: His testimony points to God (10-11) 
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What does it mean to "walk in the truth," and how does this look in our daily lives?2. How can we, like Gaius, show love and hospitality to strangers or those working for the sake of the gospel?3. What dangers do we face when we put ourselves first, as Diotrephes did, and how can we guard against this in our own lives?4. What does it mean to “imitate good” (verse 11), and how can we follow the example of those with a good testimony like Demetrius? 5. How can we actively seek out examples of godly living and apply those examples to our own lives? Who in your life can you imitate as they follow Christ?

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - Ordered Worship

Main idea: Ordered worship results in peace.
1. Ordered liturgy2. Ordered roles3. Ordered submission
Discussion Questions:1. Do you think of the Holy Spirit’s work as being naturally more spontaneous or orderly? 2. What are some reasons Paul desires for the worship service to be ordered?3. Describe what a Corinthians worship service may have looked like based on our time in all of chapter 14.4. How can apply these verses to our church family in the coming weeks?

1 Corinthians 14:1-25 - Edification in the Church

Main idea: Spiritual people pursue love by using their gifts to build others up more than themselves.
1. What is tongues?2. What is prophecy?3. What is best for the gathered church today?
Discussion Questions1. In what ways does the need for intelligible speech, as described in 1 Corinthians, apply to our current worship practices?2. Paul indicates that tongues serve as a sign for unbelievers, emphasizing judgment. How does this concept challenge or affirm your views on the practice of speaking in tongues in the church today?3. How can the command to “pursue love” reshape the way we think about using our spiritual gifts? In what ways can love be prioritized over personal expressions of spiritual gifts in a church setting?

1 Corinthians 13 - Loving One Another

Main idea: Nothing is more important than love.
The Value of Love - v.1-3The Virtues of Love - v.4-7The Vastness of Love - v.8-13
Discussion Questions1. What aspect of love from v.4-7 is the most difficult for you in this season of life?2. Why is love greater than faith and hope?3. Why was the Corinthians struggling to love in their church? What might cause us to not love faithfully at EBC?

2 John – Christ and Antichrist

1 Corinthians 12 – Gifts for the Church

Main idea: The Holy Spirit has gifted each Christian for the common good of the church family.
1. The Church is gifted for unity2. The Church is gifted for dependence
Discussion questions 1. How do we best find out what our spiritual gift is without taking a questionnaire?2. What are some other challenges to unity and dependence for our church?3. How would you handle a conversation with a church member who is considering leaving our church based on this chapter?

1 Corinthians 11:2-34 – Disordered Worship

Text:  1 Corinthians 11:2-34Theological Theme:  Faithful GodAnthropological theme:  Obedience, Submission
Main idea:  Worshipping God on his terms brings honor and glory to Him. 1. Dysfunctional roles2. Dysfunctional fellowship

1 John 4:1-5:5 – God and Man

2024_08_25 – 1 John 4:1-5:5 – 'God and Man' – Sermon by Trevor Ice–Text:  1 John 2:28-4:6Big Idea: We can know we love God if we love brothers and sisters in Christ.
Outline:God’s love in Christ powers us to love like God God’s love in Christ powers us to restGod’s love in Christ powers us to know where we standGod’s love in Christ powers us to overcome the world
Discussion Questions: 1. The sermon mentioned that "God is love" and that He loves perfectly. How does understanding God’s perfect love impact the way we love others?2. What does it mean to "abide" in God’s love, as described in the sermon? How does this concept of resting in God’s love challenge our understanding of what it means to live as Christians? 3. 1 John 5:4 states that everyone born of God overcomes the world. What does it look like to overcome the world through our faith in Jesus? In what areas of your life do you need to rely on God’s power to overcome temptations?4. The apostle John argues that obedience is part of love, not just a fruit of it. How does this understanding change the way you view obedience to God’s commandments? In what areas of your life is God calling you to greater obedience by faith, and how can the local church support you in this?–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org