1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:19?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 3:19 define worldly wisdom in God's eyes?

3. What actions demonstrate reliance on God's wisdom over worldly wisdom?

4. How does 1 Corinthians 3:19 connect with Proverbs 3:7 about wisdom?

5. In what ways can we avoid being "caught in their craftiness"?

6. How can 1 Corinthians 3:19 guide our decision-making in daily life?

7. How does 1 Corinthians 3:19 challenge the value of worldly wisdom in Christian life?

8. Why does Paul describe worldly wisdom as "foolishness" in 1 Corinthians 3:19?

9. How should Christians interpret "He catches the wise in their craftiness" from 1 Corinthians 3:19?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 3?

11. Doesn’t 1 Corinthians 3:19, by labeling worldly wisdom as foolishness, promote anti-intellectualism and conflict with biblical passages that encourage knowledge?

12. What is the wisdom of the world to God?

13. What is the wisdom of the world to God?

14. How does wisdom lead to foolishness?1. How does the context of Corinth as a city known for its philosophical thought influence Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 3:19?

2. In what ways can believers today be tempted to rely on worldly wisdom rather than God's wisdom?

3. How can the account of Job, particularly the reference in 1 Corinthians 3:19, help us understand the nature of God's wisdom?

4. What practical steps can you take to cultivate humility and openness to God's wisdom in your daily life?

5. How can the teachings in James 3:13-17 help you discern between earthly wisdom and wisdom from above in your personal decisions?1. How does Paul's critique of the Corinthian church challenge your current level of spiritual maturity?

2. What does this chapter teach us about unity and division within the church?

3. How do the roles of Paul and Apollos inform our understanding of spiritual leadership?

4. What does it mean for us to be co-workers in God's service?

5. How do you understand the metaphor of the church as God's building?

6. What implications does this building metaphor have for our personal spiritual lives and our role in the church?

7. How can you ensure that your work for God stands the test of fire?

8. How does the concept of divine judgement and rewards influence your service to God?

9. How does Paul's metaphor of believers as God's temple affect your self-understanding and your daily conduct?

10. How do you reconcile the call to see all things as ours in Christ with the everyday challenges and sufferings of life?

11. What does it mean to value God's wisdom over worldly wisdom?

12. How can we live out the truth that God's Spirit dwells within us in our day-to-day life?

13. How can we promote unity within our local church communities?

14. What materials (in terms of actions, attitudes, and motivations) are you using to build your life on the foundation of Christ?

15. How can we nurture spiritual maturity within ourselves and others?

16. How does recognizing ourselves as God's temple influence our decisions and behaviors?

17. What does it mean in a practical sense to be a servant through whom others come to believe?

18. How does the theme of accountability in this chapter speak to your personal experiences?

19. How can we balance the truth of being God's temple with the reality of human frailties and imperfections?

20. How can the teachings in this chapter shape our response to disunity and divisions in today's churches?

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