1 Corinthians 12 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- What is the central theme or the primary focus of this chapter?
- Who is the source of the spiritual gifts ?
- Can you identify any Trinitarian implications in this passage? (V:4-6)
- What is the Purpose of the Spiritual Gifts? (V:7)
- List the Gifts mentioned in this passage (V:8-10,28)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- Considering the broader context of Paul's letter to the Corinthians, what were the underlying factors that led him to address the topic of spiritual gifts?
- How do the repeated words and phrases in this passage contribute to the overall theme and message? (V:12-14,18)
- From the body & member analogy used to illustrate the church, identify the nature and function of the church in this text. (V:12-27)
- What insights does this passage offer to individuals regarding the commitments, responsibilities, and benefits of church membership?" (V:12-27)
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- In what ways does this passage challenge or expand your understanding on the nature, purpose, and importance of spiritual gifts?
- Comparing the list of gifts in this chapter to the experiences of the early church, do you think some gifts were more prominent then than they are today?
- What practical steps should we consider in caring for the members of the body of Christ?
- Prayer Suggestions: In Light of this passage Pray:
- That God gives us the wisdom for the study and the use of the Spiritual Gifts for the common good of the Church.
- Pray that there may be no divisions in the body, but the members may care for one another.
- Pray for any other application you may have discussed.
- Sing All Praise to Him
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1 Corinthians 12 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- What is the central theme or the primary focus of this chapter?
- Who is the source of the spiritual gifts ?
- Can you identify any Trinitarian implications in this passage? (V:4-6)
- What is the Purpose of the Spiritual Gifts? (V:7)
- List the Gifts mentioned in this passage (V:8-10,28)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- Considering the broader context of Paul's letter to the Corinthians, what were the underlying factors that led him to address the topic of spiritual gifts?
- How do the repeated words and phrases in this passage contribute to the overall theme and message? (V:12-14,18)
- From the body & member analogy used to illustrate the church, identify the nature and function of the church in this text. (V:12-27)
- What insights does this passage offer to individuals regarding the commitments, responsibilities, and benefits of church membership?" (V:12-27)
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- In what ways does this passage challenge or expand your understanding on the nature, purpose, and importance of spiritual gifts?
- Comparing the list of gifts in this chapter to the experiences of the early church, do you think some gifts were more prominent then than they are today?
- What practical steps should we consider in caring for the members of the body of Christ?
- Prayer Suggestions: In Light of this passage Pray:
- That God gives us the wisdom for the study and the use of the Spiritual Gifts for the common good of the Church.
- Pray that there may be no divisions in the body, but the members may care for one another.
- Pray for any other application you may have discussed.
- Sing All Praise to Him