WE ARE GOD’S CO-WORKERS

1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Key Verse 9

“For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building”

1. Read verses 1-4. What condition were the Corinthians in spiritually? (1-2) Why did Paul consider them worldly? (3-4) What does it mean by “mere” human beings?

2. Read verses 5-9. What are the roles of God’s servants in his salvation work? (5-7) Why should we render glory to God only? (6-7) How will God’s servants be rewarded? (8) Who are we when we work for God? (9)

3. Read verses 10-15. How did Paul lay a foundation? (10a, 11) Why should we build with care on this foundation? (10b, 12, 13) What will happen according to the quality of each person’s work? (14-15)

4. Read 16-23. Why are we God’s temple? (16) Why is it so important to keep God’s temple holy together? (17) Why should we not boast about human leaders in the church? (18-21a) What does it mean by “all things are yours”? (21b-23)

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