I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Welcome Session 8: Discipline Chapter 5:1-13

5:1-2 Mourn over the sin 5:3-5 Judge the sin 5:6-13Purge the sin I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Session 8 – Outline Discipline

Discussion Groups Process Answer Discussion Group questions in time period. For this lesson: Questions 1 to 10. Use various Bible versions to clarify text. Note any points remaining unclear after group review. Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.

5:1-2 Mourn over the sin 1Identify the problem 2Understand the gravity of the problem 3Mourn the loss I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Discipline

5:3-4 Judge the sin Convene a solemn assembly to: 1Evaluate the action/ behaviour of the individual 2Determine the necessary consequence 3Implement the consequence I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Discipline

5:5-13 Purge the sin 1Be firm and thorough as if removing leaven from the house at Passover 2Keep a Godly attitude 3Always be ready to restore one who repents I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Discipline

5:1-2 Mourn over the sin 5:3-5 Judge the sin 5:6-13Purge the sin I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Session 8 – Outline Discipline

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I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Next Session: Litigation Chapter 6, Verses 1 – 8