Community Group Questions: March 29th-April 4th
1 Corinthians 3:10-17
10 According to God’s grace that was given to me, I have laid a foundation as a skilled master builder, and another builds on it. But each one is to be careful how he builds on it. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ. 12 If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, 13 each one’s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work. 14 If anyone’s work that he has built survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned up, he will experience loss, but he himself will be saved—but only as through fire.
16 Don’t you yourselves know that you are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God lives in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and that is what you are.
16 Don’t you yourselves know that you are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God lives in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and that is what you are.
Discussion Questions
- Paul says that no one can lay a foundation other than Jesus Christ. What does it mean for Jesus to be the foundation of our lives or our church?
- Reflecting on your personal journey, how have you seen Jesus as the cornerstone in both good and difficult times?
- How do you think the “materials” we build with in our lives (e.g., time, relationships, work) relate to Paul’s metaphor of fireproof vs. combustible materials?
- Paul contrasts the testing of our works with the reward for faithfulness. What does it look like for a believer to receive “praise from God” in this life or in eternity?
- Have you experienced a moment where your faith or efforts were tested and the outcome revealed the quality of what you were building? How did that change you?
- How do you feel about the responsibility the church has in protecting its unity and holiness? In what ways can we help protect the “sanctity” of the local church?
- The sermon talks about building for the next generation, both in terms of leadership and in ministry. What does it look like to build in a way that prepares the next generation for success in the faith?
- Looking back at your life, what are some ways you’ve seen God use “leaders” or mentors to build into your faith?
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