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| The fourth group looks at verses 16-17 and answers these questions. • In the original language of these verses, Greek, the “you” in these two verses is plural. So the verses could read like this: You all are God’s temple. So what is Paul saying? (That we together as a church are God’s temple). When people don’t know about the plural you, what do they sometime say these two verses mean (that you body is God’s temple, so don’t smoke marijuana). • What’s the judgment in these verses? Is it too harsh? How can we destroy God’s temple (look back at verses 1-4) Bring the groups back together and have each group share their questions and answers. Ask: If we could pinpoint 4 key things Paul was trying to say to this church, what would those 4 things be? Make a list on a chalkboard or dry erase board. APPLY: (10 minutes) As a whole group, list the issues your congregation might quarrel about. (This could lead to lively discussion!) Ask: For the issues we’ve listed, how does a foundation of Christ crucified help us know what to do about them? Hopefully the group will see how Jesus and the cross can help us love each other despite disagreements. Do any of these issues take your church away from Jesus? Don’t be afraid to talk about potentially tough issues. Many youth long to discuss these things and want to deal with the difficult paradox of right theology and grace for differences. Continued... |
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