1 Corinthians 7:25-35

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Men’s Gathering - February 28th

Doxology 101 - March 8th

READ

1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Explore

  1. What stands out to you in the passage?

  2. How does the context of 1 Corinthians (“Normally I’d [_]…BUT Jesus and the Gospel means I’ll….”) help us interpret and apply passages like this?

  3. Paul says this is not a “command” from the Lord, but his trustworthy judgment (v.25).

    • Why is this distinction important? What does this teach us about how Scripture offers wisdom—not just rules—for complex life decisions?

  4. Paul contrasts the “anxieties” of married and unmarried life (vv.32–34).

    • What kinds of anxieties does Paul have in mind here? How does this challenge idealized views of marriage and romanticized views of singleness?

  5. in v.29-31, Paul speaks with urgency about time being “short” and the world “passing away.

    • How does this perspective shape relationships, possessions, emotions, life goals, and free time?

APPLY

  1. Paul’s goal is our “undivided devotion to the Lord” (v.35). What things currently divide your energy and affection? How do these distractions show up in your spiritual life?

  2. An undivided heart leads to a deliberate, light, and simple life. How can you grow in living deliberately, lightly, and/or simply?

  3. Our church has emphasized practices of Sabbath, Scripture, and Prayer (Contemplative, Petition, and Intercession). What practices (these or others) do you need to cultivate to grow in attentiveness to Christ’s presence?

  4. Are there things you need to simplify or reorder to nurture an undivided heart?

PRAY

John Campbell