The Church Divided
1 Corinthians 1–6
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
Why did Paul write to the church in Corinth? (They were arguing about what was most important.)
How did Paul say believers should act toward one another? (like brothers and sisters in God’s family)
How does the truth about Jesus seem to people who don’t believe? (the gospel seems silly)
Paul said believers should live in such a way that others can see what about them? (They follow Jesus.)
What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make followers of Jesus from every nation by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What did Paul say about divisions in the church? (They should not happen—the church should be united; 1 Cor. 1:10)
Who did Paul point to as an example that the church should be united? (Jesus, who was not divided; 1 Cor. 1:13)
What should believers do instead of boasting in their strength or the wisdom of their human leader? (boast in the Lord, 1 Cor. 1:29-31)
What does it mean to boast in the Lord?
Guide the kids to think about God as the source of every good thing they have. All their gifts and talents come from God. Their salvation comes from God. All wisdom comes from God. We cannot boast unless we are boasting in what God is doing.
Does being united in Christ mean we have to agree on everything?
Help the kids think through the difference between something essential—like Jesus’ death and resurrection—and something that’s just a matter of preference—like which worship songs to sing. Remind kids that believers will disagree about some things, but the way in which we disagree ought to still be marked by Jesus’ love.
How can you show love to someone you have trouble getting along with?
Discuss practical steps kids can take to be kinder and more loving toward those they may
not get along with. Help them begin to see the world from other people’s perspectives. Remind them that often unkind people act that way because of pain they feel.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Big Idea: The gospel unites all kinds of people in love.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20
Practice Catechism
Question 25: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?
Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God will remember our sins no more.
