If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just But your iniquities [sins] have separated you

and will forgive us our sins and purify us from from your God; your sins have hidden his face
all unrighteousness. Adventure Team from you, so that he will not hear.
(1 John 1:9) (Isaiah 59:2)
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1. Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

 Background: After greeting the church in Corinth Paul informs the Corinthians that he has received word from Chloe’s people
about some of the problems their church is having. Remember, Paul hasn’t been back to Corinth since his first visit there 3-5
years ago. When he left them, they were full of God’s words, knowledge, and gifts (1:5,7). But now just a few years later,
they’re experiencing some major problems. One of the problems is division. They’ve divided into four groups of Christians –
Apollos followers, Paul followers, Cephas (Peter) followers, and Christ followers. They’ve each retreated to their corners and
look down on the other three groups. Paul reminds the believers that Christ cannot be divided; their unity must come from
Christ.

2. What kind of divisions do we see in the Church today? What do these

divisions do to the Church?

3. Why do divisions occur? What is at the root of divisions?

4. Read Isaiah 59:2

 According to this verse, what creates division between you and God?

 Is there a division between you and God right now? What is the only thing that will
remove that division between you and God? (Read 1 John 1:9)

 Write a short prayer asking God to show you any sins that are causing divisions
between you and Him – if He shows you any ask God for forgiveness.

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3 Questions

Where or when did you see God this week?

Where did you fail God this week?

Where were you His hands and feet this week?