1 Corinthians 14:22-25—When Those Outside Come Inside
NOTE: Lessons 1-3 are from the previous sermon. Lesson 1: Let's use the strong foundation God's given us to grow in outreach. Lesson 2: God expects holiness of those "inside." Lesson 3: Those "outside" don't come "inside" clean, but God has grace for them.
Lesson 4: God ____________________ an "inside" and "outside" (Matt 21:31; Mark 4:11; Luke 16:16; Col 4:5; 1 Thes 4:12; 1 Tim 3:7; 1 Cor 5:12-13; 2 Tim 2:21; Jam 4:8; 1 John 1:9; Rev 22:14-15).
Lesson 5: ________________ creates the boundary (1 John 2:15)
Lesson 6: Those "outside" should ________ ________ preaching (1 Cor 14:3, 22-25; Acts 2:4).
Family Worship Guide Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 14:3
Day 1: Read Matt 21:31, 25:10; Mark 4:11; Luke 16:16; Col 4:5; 1 Thes 4:12; 1 Tim 3:7; 2 Tim 2:21; Jam 4:8; 1 John 1:9.When do we see an "inside" and "outside" in the Old Testament? In the New Testament? Why is it God's pattern to have an "inside" and "outside"? Can you think of times in Scripture people moved from the "outside" to the "inside"? What about the other way around?
Day 2: Read 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Cor 5:12-13 cf. Lev 24:14; Deut 17:7, 19:19, 22:21, 24, 24:7.How is church discipline prefigured in the Old Testament? Why is holiness so important to the church too? How does holiness create a boundary between the "inside" and "outside"?
Day 3: Read 1 Corinthians 14:22-25.How should we think of prophecy? Who is prophecy for? What about tongues? What should unchurched people hear when they come "inside"? Why? What does God's Word say will happen with "outsiders" when they hear this?
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Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...