Read 1 Corinthians 5.1- 13. In verses 1-8: A case of sexual immorality. In verse 1: Sexual immorality ("porneia") is a general term including a variety of sexual sins (6.13, 18). The Old Testament forbade sexual relations between son and stepmother (Lev 18.8). In verses 3-5: The language of these verses may indicate a formal procedure for discipling wayward members (Mt 18.20). In verse 4: The alternative translation makes the offense even more serious. In verse 5: Hand over to Satan: Paul thinks Satan is still an active force (Rom 16.20). In verses 6-7: Removing leaven in preparation for Passover provides the background for Paul's remarkshere (Ex 12.14-20). Christ's death is seen as the lamb sacrificed at Passover (Ex 12.21-27; Rom 3.25). In verse 8: Celebrate the festival: The image of Passover observance is extended to Christian worship and practice. In verses 9-13: Relating to immoral Christians. In verse 9: This previous letter is lost, unless it is preserved in 2 Cor 6.14-7.1. In verse 11: Refusing to eat with someone had great symbolic significance (Mt 9. 10-13; Acts 11.3). In verse 13: Deut 17.7. Comments or Questions..
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