1 - In verse 16, what is the purpose of a temple in any religion? What was the purpose of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem? What did the temple prefigure, point toward, anticipate? How?
2 - What elements of the temple and its service do we see fulfilled in Jesus? Why is there no temple today in Judaism or Christianity? What is the Christian temple? What is it built with?
3 - In verse 17, how could someone damage, profane, or insult God's temple in the old testament times? What would God do to protect or honor His temple?
4 - How might someone damage God's temple today? What might God do about it? Why?
5 – In verse 21, Paul says, "all things are yours," because you belong to Christ. What things? How might that quell any rivalry or divisions in the church?
6 - What can we do to promote unity, purity, and honor in the church? How might we minimize division?