1 Corinthians 13 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read 1 Corinthians 13
- Observe the repeated words and phrases in this passage. (V:1-3)
- What does the passage identify as things that love is not? (V:4-7)
- What positive attributes does the passage associate with love? (V:4-7)
- What are the qualities of love mentioned in this passage? (V:8-13)
- In what ways does the nature of gifts contrast with the nature of love? (V:8-13)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- What is the central argument or key message that Paul is conveying in this text? (V:1-3)
- What is the significance of the biblical image of love as conveyed in this text? (V:4-7)
- How should we understand the contrast between love and the gifts as presented in this text? (8-13)
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- What should be our primary motive for serving others? What are the potential outcome if we fail to serve others with this motivation? (V:1-3)
- What practical steps can we take to put the love described in this passage into action? (V:4-7)
- Identify your weaknesses in loving others and specifically pray to God for help in those areas.
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1 Corinthians 13 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read 1 Corinthians 13
- Observe the repeated words and phrases in this passage. (V:1-3)
- What does the passage identify as things that love is not? (V:4-7)
- What positive attributes does the passage associate with love? (V:4-7)
- What are the qualities of love mentioned in this passage? (V:8-13)
- In what ways does the nature of gifts contrast with the nature of love? (V:8-13)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- What is the central argument or key message that Paul is conveying in this text? (V:1-3)
- What is the significance of the biblical image of love as conveyed in this text? (V:4-7)
- How should we understand the contrast between love and the gifts as presented in this text? (8-13)
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- What should be our primary motive for serving others? What are the potential outcome if we fail to serve others with this motivation? (V:1-3)
- What practical steps can we take to put the love described in this passage into action? (V:4-7)
- Identify your weaknesses in loving others and specifically pray to God for help in those areas.