Transcript I Corinthians The Church Then and Now

I Corinthians
The Church, Then and Now
Welcome
Session 17
Spiritual Gifts
Chapter 12: 1-31
I Corinthians 12:1-31
The Church, Then and Now
Spiritual Gifts
v1-13
Unity
v14-31
Diversity
Discussion Groups Process
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Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same
demographic.
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For this session, complete questions 1 to 6.
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Use various Bible versions to clarify text.
Share your answers.
Note any points remaining unclear after group
review.
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Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable,
avoid private comments, maintain respect for
group.
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I Corinthians 12:1-31
The Church, Then and Now
Unity: The Gifts of the Spirit
V1-3
We have the same LORD
V4-6
We depend on the same God
V7-11 We serve the same body
V12-13 We have the same baptism
Spiritual Gifts
Word of Wisdom
Word of Knowledge
Faith
Healing
Working of Miracles
Prophecy
Discerning of spirits
Divers Tongues
Interpretation of Tongues
Dead
Church
Stagnant
Church
Uniformity
Unity
Disorderly
Church
Diversity
Anarchy
I Corinthians 12:1-31
The Church, Then and Now
Diversity: The Gifts of Ministry
V14-20 Different functions
V21-26 Interdependence
V27-31 Fulfilling God’s will
Body Functions
Interdependence
… mutual
reliance
Ministries
I Corinthians 12: 28
Romans 12: 6 – 8
Ephesians 4: 11
Apostles
Prophets
Teachers
Miracles
Healings
Helps
Governments/
Coordination
Diversities of
Tongues
Prophecy
Ministry/ Serving
Teaching
Exhorting/
Encouraging
Giving/ Sharing
Wealth
Leadership
Mercy/ Kindness
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
I Corinthians 12:1-31
The Church, Then and Now
Spiritual Gifts
v1-13
Unity
v14-31
Diversity
I Corinthians
The Church, Then and Now
Next Session:
Tongues and Prophecy
Chapter 14: 1 – 40