I Corinthians
The Church, Then and Now
Welcome
Session 14
Freedom & Idols
Chapter 10:1-11:1
Discussion Groups Process
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Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same
demographic.
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For this session, complete questions 1 to 6.
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Use various Bible versions to clarify text.
Share your answers.
Note any points remaining unclear after group
review.
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Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable,
avoid private comments, maintain respect for
group.
I Corinthians
The Church, Then and Now
Freedom & Idols
I Corinthians 10:1 – 11:1
1. Israel the example (v1-13)
2. Flee idolatry (v14-23)
3. Responsibility (v24 -11:1)
I Corinthians
The 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
No Guarantees
Beginnings
Endings
Bad
Good
Good
Mediocre
Bad
Experience
Caution
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 Corinthians
The 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 Corinthians
The 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
“The Shambles”
I Corinthians
The 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?
I Corinthians
The Church, Then and Now
Next Session:
Public Worship Part I
Chapter 11:2-16