October 1, 2023
John Harris
Even though you are
from all people, don’t use your
as an opportunity for
gain, but instead be a servant for the benefit, blessing, and
of others.
Set Free to Serve
Set Free to Serve
Set Free To Serve
Have you ever been to the theater? What is similar and different about the theater and the cinema? Share about some performances you have seen in the theater.
Read First Corinthians 9:19-23. What does Paul mean by the word ‘win’ in these verses?
Based on these verses, do you think Paul is being an imposter? Why or why not?
What are some principles of sharing the gospel with unbelievers that you find in these verses? Which of these principles were used by those who impacted you for Christ?
Paul states that he became as one under the law when he shares the gospel with those under the law. What does it mean to be “under the law”? (Romans 6:14-15; 7:6; Galatians 3:23-24; 5:18)
Read the following examples of Paul putting himself under the law- Acts 16:1-3; 18:18; 21:20-26. What are some examples of becoming as one under the law today?
Imagine trying to share the gospel of God’s grace with the older brother in the story of Luke 15:11-32. What is it like to share the gospel with a religious person under the law?
How is what Paul is doing different from what he accused Peter of doing in Galatians 2:11-14?
Paul states that to those outside the law, he became as one outside the law. Does this mean that Paul was lawless and lived however he wanted? (vs. 21)
What are some examples today of relating to irreligious people living “outside the law”? What is it like today to practice Paul’s principle of becoming like one outside the law?
Do you find it easy or difficult to “become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some?”
What is Paul’s ultimate goal in these verses? How does his goal affect the way he relates to different people?