When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? What do our childhood aspirations tell us about what we count look to for significance? How have you seen those aspirations play out in real life?

Read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Make a list of the truths Paul celebrates in himself and the church. Which of these truths is most meaningful to you right now? Why?

Paul talks about calling a number of times in 1 Corinthians 1 (vv 1, 2, 9, 24, 26). From these verses, what can you deduce about the meaning of ‘calling’ for Paul? If you heard this week’s sermon, review the difference between modern and biblical notions of ‘calling’.

Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. What is Paul after when he tells the church to ‘consider your calling’? How does this concept of calling push against a self-promoting, strengths-based culture?

Read 1 Corinthians 1:9. How does our calling affect our unity?

Take some time to “consider your calling” together. Have a few people share with the group about how they were called to Christ. Spend time giving thanks and worshiping God for his great mercy in calling you into the fellowship of his Son.