Short Bible Study with me about 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Introduction
Welcome to our short Bible study on 1 Corinthians 6:19-20! These verses remind us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we have been bought with a price. This truth should impact the way we live our lives.
Bible Verse
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)
Meaning
These verses emphasize the significance of our physical bodies. As followers of Christ, our bodies have become the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. Our bodies are not our own, but a precious gift from God, purchased with the ultimate price of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Therefore, we are called to honor and glorify God with our bodies through our thoughts, actions, and choices.
Actions to Take
- Take care of your physical health as an act of worship to God.
- Guard your thoughts and actions to maintain purity in your body, mind, and soul.
- Seek ways to serve others and demonstrate God’s love through your physical body.
Journal Prompts
- How can I prioritize caring for my physical body as a way to honor God?
- What areas of my life need to align with the truth that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?
- In what ways can I use my physical body to serve others and point them to Christ?
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for the gift of my physical body. Help me to honor you with my thoughts, actions, and choices. May my body be a vessel for your love and a testimony to your glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Social Posts
- My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and I want to honor God with it every day. #1Corinthians6:19-20 #TempleOfTheHolySpirit
- I am not my own; I belong to God. I will seek to glorify Him with my body. #HonorGodWithMyBody #1Cor6:19-20
Conclusion
As we conclude this short Bible study, let’s continue to be mindful of the truth that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Let’s strive to honor God with our bodies in all that we do. Join us for more inspiring studies at BGodInspired.com!
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Q&A about 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Q: What does 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 say about our bodies?
A: It says that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and that we are not our own, but were bought with a price.
Q: What does it mean to be a temple of the Holy Spirit?
A: It means that our bodies are sacred and should be treated with respect, because the Holy Spirit dwells within us.
Q: What does it mean to be bought with a price?
A: It means that Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price for our salvation with his death on the cross, and as a result, we belong to him and should honor him with our bodies.
Q: How does this passage impact our actions and choices?
A: It reminds us that we should not engage in immoral or harmful behaviors, because they not only affect ourselves, but also dishonor God who resides in us. We should strive to honor God with our bodies and live in a way that reflects his love and holiness.
