Scripture Guide: 1 & 2 Corinthians — BridgePointe Christian Church (2024)

The apostle Paul, wrote the letters of 1 & 2 Corinthians to the church in the ancient city of Corinth that he started a few years prior. Acts chapter 18 tells the story of the start of this church in Corinth. Paul wrote these letters to show that what a person believes about Jesus should shape how they live. Further, it shows that when believers live with and for Jesus, the church becomes what God always wanted it to be.

This guide accompanies the teaching series Stained Glass, which is helping us reclaim the beauty God intends for His Church and realize the important part each of us play in it.

• 41 Day Reading Plan

Overview & Context

Visit the Bible Project pages on 1 & 2 Corinthians for useful context and helpful resources.

• 1 Corinthians
  1 Corinthians challenges believers to examine every aspect of their lives through the lens of the Gospel

• 2 Corinthians
  2 Corinthians encourages believers to embrace and follow the way of Jesus that transforms lives and values generosity, humility and weakness.

41 Day Reading Plan

S.O.A.P. Bible Study Method
Use a journal and put the S.O.A.P. method to work through any passage of Scripture. If Scripture reading isn’t a regular rhythm we encourage you to reorder your daily routine to make it a priority.

Silence
Take a moment to be silent, pray and listen to the Spirit before you start.

Observation
Read the text and ask the following questions for the books of 1 & 2 Corinthians:
• What is the key truth that this passage reveals?
• How does this affect the way Christians are to live?
• How does this Scripture change how Christians think about the church?

Application
Write down how the passage applies to your life
• How should this change the way that I think?
• What does this challenge me to do?