Offending the Weak

This Bible study on 1 Corinthians 8-10 exposes the issue of offending the weak within the church of Corinth and explains Paul's solution for building up new Christians.

NOTE: This Bible study addresses some spiritually mature topics that Paul discusses with the church of Corinth. Please watch each message in its entirety prior to sharing it with a youth audience to determine if your circle is spiritually prepared for the lesson.

Discussion Guide:

Ice Breaker: Introduce yourself and share this week's highs and lows (the best part of your week and the lowest part of your week).

Q1: What stuck out to you from today’s message?

Q2: What do you think it means when Paul refers to a Christian as a "weak brother?"

Q3: How can you help protect a new or vulnerable Christian from falling into sin?

Q4: Can you think of a sacrifice that might be necessary to "love others more than you love yourself" when it comes to your relationships with seekers or new believers?

Q5: Have you ever wrestled with what it means to "offend another Christian?" What advice would you give to someone to help them protect their fellow believers based on Paul's advice to the Corinthians?

Application: Think of someone you'd like to help grow in their relationship with Jesus. How can you support their spiritual journey and put protective measures into place to keep them on the right track?