1. The Greatest of These A Study of 1 Corinthians 13

2. 1 Cor. 12 1 Cor. 13 1 Cor. 14 The Endowment of the Gifts The Proper Atmosphere for the Gifts The Proper Exercise of the Gifts The way God put them together in the church The proper energy, environment, motive The way God wanted them used

3. How Important Is It? Matthew 22:36-40 – the greatest commandment Romans 13:8-10 – the fulfillment of the law 1 Peter 4:8 – above all things 1 John 4:8, 16 – God is love 1 Corinthians 13:13 – the greatest of these

4. Major Divisions of 1 Cor. 13 Prominence of Love - 13:1-3 Properties of Love - 13:4-7 Permanence of Love - 13:8-12 Preeminence of Love - 13:13

5. Prominence of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Tongues without love = Clanging Prophecy without love = Nothing Knowledge without love = Nothing Miraculous faith without love = Nothing Benevolence without love - Profits nothing Martyrdom without love - Profits nothing

6. Prominence of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Gift of Tongues in Scripture Uses in the Greek Old Testament Acts 2:4,6,8 I Corinthians 12:10 Kinds of tongues Interpretation of tongues

7. Prominence of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Gift of Prophecy Speaking for God by Direct Inspiration We Must Use God’s Word Ephesians 4:15 Speaking the truth In love Without love = Nothing

8. Prominence of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 A loveless person Produces nothing of value (1) Is himself of no value (2) Receives nothing of value (3)