1. Does Paul say that marriage is essential or forbidden?

2. Is there a special circumstance that calls for the teaching of this chapter?

3. What consideration does Paul mention that might abridge this liberty?

4. If a couple should separate, for what reason and how long?

5. To what classifications of Christians does Paul give instruction?

6. Under what condition may the unmarried and widows disregard Paul’s instruction?

7. If a married Christian finds himself/herself separated or divorced, what must they do?

8. Is it okay do divorce for any reason as long as you don’t remarry?

9. If one is married to an unbeliever, what is his/her obligation?

10. What if the unbeliever departs, what all is the believer bound to do?

11. What is the hope in staying in such a marriage?

12. To whom is the statement of verse 24 addressed?

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14. To whom is the instruction of verses 27-28 given, and why?

15. Who does the unmarried try to please? Who must the married look out for?

16. Paul’s motivation in encouraging Christians to stay single is what?( vs. 35)

17. How long is a wife bound to her husband? What if he dies?

18. What restriction is place on her remarriage?

19. In the distress of the day, what is best for the widow?