Prideful Motivations

This Bible study on 1 Corinthians 11-16 exposes the issue of prideful motivations within the church of Corinth and explains Paul's solution for loving others the way God intended.

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's one thing that stood out to you from this message?

Q2: The issues the Corinthians were facing were merely symptoms of a deeper issue: prideful motivations. What can happen when we do what we want instead of what God says is best for us? Can you think of any examples?

Q3: Based on I Corinthians 13, what does acting in true love look like? What does this passage say about our motivations?

Q4: What are some practical ways we can build a foundation of love in our hearts and lives?

Q5: After this study on I Corinthians, do you think it's a book of doom & gloom or a book of hope? Why?

Q6: What does the Gospel message of Jesus' resurrection mean to you?

Application: Examine different areas of your life this week (work, family, hobbies, friends, casual social interactions, free time, etc.). What areas in your life are you not living in light of the Gospel? What are some proactive steps you can take to change that?