1 Corinthians 5:7
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 5:7?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 5:7 encourage us to live a sin-free life?

3. What does "Christ our Passover lamb" signify in 1 Corinthians 5:7?

4. How can we "clean out the old leaven" in our daily lives?

5. What Old Testament connections are evident in 1 Corinthians 5:7?

6. How does this verse inspire holiness within the church community today?

7. What does "Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed" mean in 1 Corinthians 5:7?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 5:7 relate to the concept of sin and redemption?

9. Why is the imagery of leaven used in 1 Corinthians 5:7?

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

11. Are Ishtar and Easter historically connected?

12. Is Easter originally a pagan holiday?

13. What do Bible symbols mean and represent?

14. What does 'a little leaven leavens the whole lump' mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the metaphor of yeast help us understand the impact of sin within a church community?

2. In what ways can we actively "get rid of the old yeast" in our personal lives and church communities?

3. How does the concept of Christ as our Passover lamb deepen our understanding of His sacrifice?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that we live as a "new unleavened batch" in our daily lives?

5. How can the church effectively address sin within its community while maintaining a spirit of grace and restoration?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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