1 Corinthians 5:6
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 5:6?

2. How does "a little yeast leavens the whole batch" apply to church discipline?

3. What does 1 Corinthians 5:6 teach about tolerating sin within the church?

4. How can we ensure sin doesn't spread like "yeast" in our community?

5. What Old Testament passages relate to the concept of leaven and sin?

6. How can we practically "cleanse out the old leaven" in our lives today?

7. What does "a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough" mean in 1 Corinthians 5:6?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 5:6 relate to the concept of sin affecting a community?

9. Why is the metaphor of yeast used in 1 Corinthians 5:6?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 5?

11. What does 'a little leaven leavens the whole lump' mean?

12. What does "a little leaven leavens the whole lump" mean?

13. Who is excluded from inheriting the Kingdom of God?

14. Leviticus 2:4–5: Why forbid leaven in grain offerings, given that leaven was common in ancient Near Eastern bread-making?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the metaphor of yeast help us understand the impact of sin within a community?

2. In what ways might we be "boasting" in our own lives, and how can we cultivate humility instead?

3. How can we apply the principle of removing "yeast" from our lives today, both individually and as a church?

4. What steps can we take to lovingly address sin within our church community while maintaining grace and truth?

5. How do other scriptures, such as Galatians 5:9 and Matthew 16:6, reinforce the message of 1 Corinthians 5:6?1. How does the church today deal with blatant immorality within its ranks?

2. What lessons can we learn from Paul's response to the situation in Corinth?

3. How can we apply the principle of not tolerating "a little leaven" in our personal lives?

4. How does the metaphor of leaven speak to you in maintaining your personal moral integrity?

5. How does this chapter inform the way we approach discipline within the church?

6. How do you reconcile the necessity of judgement within the church with the teaching to "not judge"?

7. What can we learn from this chapter about the Christian's relationship with non-believers?

8. How can we distinguish between judging people within and outside the church in modern day living?

9. How does Paul's instruction about not associating with immoral believers challenge you in your personal relationships?

10. How can we effectively balance grace and discipline in a Christian community?

11. What does it mean to celebrate the feast with "the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth"?

12. How does this chapter guide us in addressing the challenge of maintaining the purity of the church in a morally lax society?

13. How does the command to "remove the evil person from among you" apply to modern church settings?

14. How should we respond when a Christian brother or sister continues in blatant sin?

15. How does the balance between church judgement and God's judgement manifest in your church's teachings?

16. How can we cultivate an environment of accountability, correction, and restoration within our Christian community?

17. How does this chapter inform our approach to dealing with serious sins within our Christian circles?

18. In what ways can we ensure that the church remains 'unleavened' in a world filled with 'leaven'?

19. How does Paul's approach to handling immorality in the church inform your approach to similar situations in your life?

20. What implications does Paul's exhortation have for maintaining personal holiness within the body of believers?

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