1. I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Welcome Session 18 Tongues and Prophecy Chapter 14: 1-40

2. I Corinthians 14:1-40 The Church, Then and Now Tongues and Prophecy v1-5Edification: Prophecy is more helpful than Tongues v6-19 Understanding: Tongues and Interpretation in public worship v20-25Evidence: Tongues are a sign to unbelievers v26-40Order: How to behave in church

3. 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.

4. I Corinthians 12:1-31 The Church, Then and Now Tongues 1Initial evidence of baptism with the Holy Ghost. 2Intercessory private prayer. 3Gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues.

6. Tongues and Prophecy Edification: Prophecy is more helpful than Tongues V1-3Prophecy speaks to men, tongues speaks to God. V4-5Prophecy edifies the Church, tongues edifies only the speaker.

8. Tongues and Prophecy Understanding: Tongues and Interpretation in public worship V6-11Illustrations: musical instruments, military bugle, daily conversation V12-19Imperatives: Spirit inspiration, human understanding

9. Musical Instruments

10. Military Bugle

11. Conversation

12. Tongues and Prophecy Understanding: Tongues and Interpretation in public worship V6-11Illustrations: musical instruments, military bugle, daily conversation V12-19Imperatives: Spirit inspiration, human understanding

13. Tongues and Prophecy Evidence: Tongues are a sign to unbelievers believers must be mature to use gifts effectively Holy Ghost infilling gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues

14. Let all things be done for edification. 1 Cor 14:26 NKJV Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor 14:40 NKJV Order

15. Order: How to behave in church service may include various forms of worship and prophecy guidance for gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues guidance for gift and ministry of prophecy respect speakers, how and when to get questions answered

17. Using Spiritual Gifts

18. I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Next Session: Resurrection Chapter 15: 1 – 58