Identify the key theme in Verse 1-4 (1 Corinthians 16:1-4)
What do we observe about the principle of giving in this passage? (1 Corinthians 16:2)
What is Paul's stated reason for wanting to stay longer in Corinth? (1 Corinthians 16:5-7)
Why was it important for Paul to stay in Ephesus until Pentecost? (1 Corinthians 16:8-9)
Identify any commands within this text? (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)
What actions of the men mentioned in Verse 10-18 are being commended by Paul? (1 Corinthians 16:10-18)
What were the specific instructions given by Paul to the Corinthian church regarding these men? (1 Corinthians 16:10-18)
Observe any conditional statement in the passage (If statements) (1 Corinthians 16:19-24)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
What was the purpose of the collection? (1 Corinthians 16:1-4)
What does Paul mean by "a wide door for effective work has opened to me"? (1 Corinthians 16:9)
What does it mean to "be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong" ? How are these exhortations relevant to the Corinthian church's specific issues? (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)
What does the section on greetings tell us about the relationship between Paul and the churches he ministered to? (1 Corinthians 16:19-24)
What is the significance of Paul's warning in Verse 22. What does it mean to "love the Lord" in this context? (1 Corinthians 16:22)
APPLICATION
What will I do?
What do we learn from the Principles of Giving in Verse 2? (1 Corinthians 16:2)
What can we learn from Paul's approach to planning his travels ?
How can we honour and acknowledge individuals who work hard in service of the Lord today?
What lessons can we draw from Paul's benediction and his affirmation of love for those who love the Lord?
