Many Parts, One Body (Part 2)
September 18th, 2008Open
Please discuss one of the following with the Group:
- Tell about a time that you realized you are not totally independent.
- Barnabas (Acts 9.26-27) seems to be a “trusting” person; Thomas (John 20.24-28) seems to be more cautious. With whom do you identify more? Why?
Study
Please read 1 Corinthians 12:21-26 and discuss the following:
- In light of the “Tongues Speakers vs. Prophets” controversy, why do you think Paul chooses eyes, hands, feet, and head to illustrate his point?
- How do you think Paul deals with the issues of Pride and low self-esteem here?
- Why do you think:
The weaker are indispensable?
The less honorable receive special honor?
The unpresentable are treated with special modesty?
The presentable are not given special treatment?
- When the church body functions properly, how can we feel good when others are honored? How can we feel bad when others hurt?
Apply
- When do you struggle with:
Jealousy of other Christians?
Condescending to others?
Ignoring others in their successes or pain?
- What do you need to improve your outlook?
- How can you “celebrate the weaknesses” of others? YOUR weaknesses?
- Where do you think YOU fit in the body of Christ? How can you help others to fit in?
