1 Corinthians 1: 4-9

1. Past grace given in Christ 2. Present satisfaction in Christ 3. Future hope in Christ

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

I. Author of the Letter II. Recipients of the Letter III. Reasons for the Letter

1. Covenant history (v1-13)2. Covenant fidelity (v14-24)3. Covenant witness (v25-28)4. Epilogue of book (v29-33)5. Our response

I. Remember and Follow God's WordII. Be Careful to Love HimIII. Know the Risks of Falling Away

1. The Commendation (vs.1-9)2. The Construction (vs.10-12)3. The Confrontation (vs.13-20)4. The Clarification (vs.21-29)5. God’s Exaltation (vs.30-34

1. God's gifts to the tribes2. God's promises prompt bold requests3. God's pointer to a greater gift4. God's faithfulness to his promises

1. What are the significant elements in the text's description of God's campaign?2. In what ways does God fight for his people?3. What motivates God's actions in these chapters?

1. The fear of Israel's Enemies2. The Failure of Israel's Leaders3. The Faithfulness of God's Covenant4. Applications

1. What is Christian Maturity?2. How is Christian Maturity Accomplished?3. What Does Christian Maturity Look Like?4. What Does This Mean for Me (Us) Now?

1. The literary context2. The narrative A. God's word to Joshua B. The battle account a. The plan b. The assault c. The cleanup C. Israel's covenant affirmation3. A closer look at Israel's covenant affirmation A. Israel's actions B. Israel's heart C. Our responsibility D. Final considerations a. Recognize the privilege of God's word b. Pursue God's word obsessively c. Embrace the fear of God and gratitude for the gospel d. Grow in obedience and holiness