Many Parts, One Body
September 15th, 2008Open
Please discuss your response to one of the following:
- What was your first job?
- What is one unusual talent or feature you have (e.g., touching your tongue to your nose, double-jointed elbows, etc.?)
Study
Read the 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 and discuss the following:
- What do you think is going on in Corinth that would make Paul write on this subject?
- How is the unity of diverse gifts a reflection of God?
- Why do you think God has created the church body - with its parts - as he has? Why is each part so important to the whole?
- How do you think our personalities fit into the picture?
- What do you think is the overall purpose of the diversity of gifts?
Apply
- Which gifts listed here would you say are “YOU”?
- How satisfied are you with the gifts God has given you?
- What would improve your satisfaction level?
- How do you feel towards those who are gifted differently than yourself? How do you work with them?
- What things do you keep in mind as you fill your role in the church’s mission?
