1 Corinthians 16: Group Study Handout

How to use: read 1 Corinthians 16 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Paul instructs the Corinthians about the collection for the saints in Jerusalem. Each person should save money on the first day of the week (vv. 1-2).

Key verse

“Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!”
1 Corinthians 16:13 (WEB)

Outline

1 Corinthians 16:1–4 Collection for the Saints
1 Corinthians 16:5–8 Paul's Travel Plans
1 Corinthians 16:9–12 Timothy and Apollos
1 Corinthians 16:13–18 Final Exhortations
1 Corinthians 16:19–24 Greetings and Closing

Discussion questions

In v2, what does Paul instruct each person to do on the 'first day of the week'?
In v18, who does Paul say 'refreshed' his spirit and the Corinthians' spirit?
Paul's mention of a 'great and effective door' in v9: what challenges does he face alongside this opportunity?
In v22, why does Paul declare that anyone who doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ should be 'accursed'?
When have you experienced a moment where love motivated your actions, as Paul urges in v14?

Go deeper

Passages that echo 1 Corinthians 16: Ephesians 6, Joshua 1, 1 Corinthians 15.

Before next time: read 2 Corinthians 1.