Community Group Questions: April 12th-18th
1 Corinthians 4:1-5
1 A person should think of us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of the mysteries of God. 2 In this regard, it is required that managers be found faithful. 3 It is of little importance to me that I should be judged by you or by any human court.[a] In fact, I don’t even judge myself. 4 For I am not conscious of anything against myself, but I am not justified by this. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 So don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.
Discussion Questions
- What does Paul mean when he says leaders should be thought of as "servants of Christ" and "managers of the mysteries of God"? How does this differ from how we often view church leadership today?
- Paul lists three judgments that are "of little importance" to him (v. 3-4). What are they? Why does he dismiss each one? Does this mean accountability doesn't matter?
- What does Paul mean by "don't judge anything prematurely" (v. 5)? What will God reveal that we cannot see now?
- The sermon asked: "Do we think about the gospel above all things?" Be honest—what tends to compete with the gospel for your primary attention and affection?
- Why is it easier to engage in conversations about concrete matters (like building projects) than spiritual, eternal matters? How can we grow in our ability to discuss and prioritize spiritual realities?
- Have you ever been guilty of judging someone's motivations rather than just their actions? What does this passage teach us about that tendency?
- Paul says he doesn't even trust his own judgment about himself (v. 4). Why is self-assessment unreliable? When have you experienced this in your own life?
- The sermon listed ways to be good stewards of the gospel: believe it, treasure it, teach it, share it, sing it, recite it, and live by its power. Which of these comes most naturally to you? Which is most challenging?
- How does having an "eternal outlook" change the way we handle criticism, success, failure, and relationships?
- If someone evaluated your life over the past month, would they conclude that the gospel is your greatest treasure? What evidence would they find?
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