Spiritual Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Understand It
- Why did Paul give the Corinthians advice about spiritual gifts? (12:1)
- What common element exists in the diversity of gifts, service, and working? (12:4-6)
- What spiritual gifts did Paul describe? (12:8-10)
Apply It
- How can you use your spiritual gift this week for the benefit of others in your church?
One Body, Many Parts - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Understand It
- What lessons are there in seeing the church as a human body? (12:14-17)
- Why should the less honorable parts be treated with special attention? (12:23)
- Who appoints members of the body to their positions? Why is this significant? (12:28-29)
Apply It
- What is one way you can show concern and love for another member of your church?
Love - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Understand It
- What do we gain if we don’t have love? (13:3)
- What qualities does love have? (13:4-8)
- What is the greatest of all gifts? (13:13)
Apply It
- How could you show love to a difficult person this week?
Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues - 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
Understand It
- Why were the Corinthians to desire the gift of prophecy more than the gift of tongues? (14:1-5)
- How should speaking in tongues be like praying and singing? (14:14-16)
- Why is it beneficial for unbelievers to hear prophesying in the church? (14:24-25)
Apply It
- How could you use one spiritual gift this week to help another Christian?
Orderly Worship - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
Understand It
- What contributions were the Corinthians to make when coming together? (14:26)
- What kind of order were the Corinthians to observe when speaking in tongues? (14:27-28)
- What was Paul’s conclusion regarding corporate worship? (14:40)
Apply It
- What part of your Saturday can you use to help you prepare for the worship service you attend?
The Resurrection of Christ - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Understand It
- Why did Paul pass on what he had received? (15:3)
- Why did Paul emphasize the facts of Christ’s resurrection? (15:5-8)
- For what reason was Paul able to call himself an apostle? (15:10)
Apply It
- What evidence could you use to persuade others this week about the truth of the gospel?
The Resurrection of the Dead - 1 Corinthians 15:12-34
Understand It
- What were some Corinthians saying that troubled Paul? (15:12)
- If Christ had not in fact been raised, what would be true of Christianity and Christians? (15:14-19)
- What will happen when Christ asserts His authority over all? (15:28)
Apply It
- How can you incorporate the truth of Christ’s resurrection into your witness to others?
The Resurrection Body - 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Understand It
- Why did Paul discuss the resurrection body? (15:35)
- How does the body on earth differ from the body in heaven? (15:42-44)
- What will happen after the dead are resurrected? (15:54-55)
Apply It
- In what ways could you show this week your thankfulness to Christ for His victory over death and sin?
