Overview: Let\u2019s review a little of what we have studied so far this year. We have read the gospels, which tell of the earthly life and ministry of Jesus. We have begun the book of Acts, which is the history book for most of the rest of the New Testament. Paul wrote all of his letters while the events of Acts were happening. We know this because in Acts Luke tells about Paul\u2019s missionary journeys. On these journeys, Paul was starting new churches and writing letters back to the ones already established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 Corinthians is one of the longest letters Paul wrote. He had spent a lot of time in Corinth helping them become established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we read passages about issues such as eating meat that had been offered to idols, we must realize that there were parts of their culture that we don\u2019t have to deal with, as there are parts of our culture that they couldn\u2019t even imagine. Ask God to show you how to apply these things in your own life. As eating meat offered to idols was a controversial issue for them, there are many divisive issues for Christians today as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Write one thing Paul says about marriage?
2. What do you think verses 20 and 24 mean? And what does it show us about Paul\u2019s belief for Christ\u2019s return?
3. Is Paul for or against marriage?<\/p>\n\n\n