◄ 1 Corinthians 15:9 ►
For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 15:9? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 15:9 demonstrate Paul's humility and view of himself? 3. What can we learn from Paul's past in 1 Corinthians 15:9 for today? 4. How does 1 Corinthians 15:9 connect with Ephesians 3:8 about Paul's ministry? 5. How can Paul's humility in 1 Corinthians 15:9 inspire our daily walk? 6. What role does grace play in Paul's life according to 1 Corinthians 15:9? 7. Why does Paul consider himself the least of the apostles in 1 Corinthians 15:9? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 15:9 reflect Paul's humility and past persecution of the church? 9. What impact does Paul's self-view in 1 Corinthians 15:9 have on Christian leadership today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 15? 11. Why does the Book of Acts contradict Paul's letters in describing his conversion? 12. What is the timeline of Paul's life events? 13. (2 Corinthians 7:2) Why does Paul insist he wronged no one, yet elsewhere admits to persecuting the church (cf. Acts 22:4)? 14. Why does Paul’s version of Jesus’ resurrection appearances differ from the Gospels? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul’s description of himself as "the least of the apostles" challenge our understanding of humility in leadership? 2. In what ways can Paul's transformation from persecutor to apostle inspire us in our own spiritual journeys? 3. How can acknowledging our past sins and mistakes enhance our testimony and witness to others? 4. What does Paul’s account teach us about the nature of God’s grace and forgiveness? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Paul’s life to our own roles within the church and our communities? 1 Corinthians 15 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the reality of Christ's resurrection impact your personal faith? 2. Why is the resurrection of Christ so crucial to the Christian faith, according to Paul? 3. How does Paul's argument for the resurrection of believers affirm your hope in Christ? 4. In what ways does the promise of the resurrection influence your daily life and decisions? 5. How does Paul's description of the resurrection body challenge or affirm your understanding of eternity? 6. What does Paul mean by the phrase "the last enemy to be destroyed is death"? 7. How does Paul's affirmation of victory over death through Jesus Christ encourage you in your personal walk with God? 8. How can we ensure that our "labor in the Lord is not in vain"? 9. In what ways does Paul's discourse on resurrection provide comfort in times of loss or grief? 10. How does the belief in resurrection shape our understanding of mortality and the afterlife? 11. What are the implications of the resurrection for our understanding of sin, grace, and salvation? 12. How does this chapter challenge our attitudes towards death? 13. In light of the promised resurrection, how should we live our lives today? 14. How does Paul's portrayal of the gospel message in this chapter inspire you in your personal evangelism? 15. How can we use Paul's argument in this chapter to address doubts about life after death in our contemporary world? 16. What is the role of eyewitness testimony in affirming the reality of Christ's resurrection? 17. How does Paul link the reality of Christ's resurrection to the necessity of living a Christ-focused life? 18. How does the understanding of the future resurrection help you deal with present trials? 19. What does the concept of "victory in Jesus" mean to you personally? 20. How do you understand and apply Paul's call to "stand firm" in your own life, considering the future promise of resurrection? Links 1 Corinthians 15:9 NIV 1 Corinthians 15:9 NLT 1 Corinthians 15:9 ESV 1 Corinthians 15:9 NASB 1 Corinthians 15:9 KJV 1 Corinthians 15:9 Commentaries Bible Hub