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 v1-13Unity v14-31Diversity

Discussion Groups Process Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic. For this session, complete questions 1 to 6. Use various Bible versions to clarify text. Share your answers. Note any points remaining unclear after group review. 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 V1-3We have the same LORD V4-6We depend on the same God V7-11We serve the same body V12-13We 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

Unity Diversity Disorderly Church Healthy Church Stagnant Church Anarchy Dead Church Uniformity

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 Apostles Prophets Teachers Miracles Healings Helps Governments/ Coordination Diversities of Tongues Romans 12: 6 – 8 Prophecy Ministry/ Serving Teaching Exhorting/ Encouraging Giving/ Sharing Wealth Leadership Mercy/ Kindness Ephesians 4: 11 Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors Teachers

I Corinthians 12:1-31 The Church, Then and Now Spiritual Gifts v1-13Unity v14-31Diversity

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Next Session: Tongues and Prophecy Chapter 14: 1 – 40