1 Corinthians #6: Learning the Family Dynamic (1 Cor 4:1-21)

This Sunday we’ll be covering 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 in our ongoing study of Paul’s letter.

The theme of the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians deals with division in the church, and Paul’s challenge to unify. Chapter 4, in many ways, serves as a recap of all that’s gone before it.

As you read the chapter, how does Paul’s description of leaders in the church (Paul, Apollos, Cephas) compare with our modern view of church leadership? What differences would you describe between Paul’s experiences sharing the gospel and caring for the church and the most famous among Evangelical pastors?

I wonder what Paul would say to the church in the U.S. if he could critique us directly?

We’ll unpack the various terms for “servant” that Paul uses and consider how we can achieve a family dynamic for the community called church this Sunday. Hope you can join us!

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