1 Corinthians 12 | Bible Study Questions

Observation

What does it say?

  1. What is the central theme or the primary focus of this chapter?
  2. Who is the source of the spiritual gifts ?
  3. Can you identify any Trinitarian implications in this passage? (V:4-6)
  4. What is the Purpose of the Spiritual Gifts? (V:7)
  5. List the Gifts mentioned in this passage (V:8-10,28)

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

  1. 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?
  2. How do the repeated words and phrases in this passage contribute to the overall theme and message? (V:12-14,18)
  3. From the body & member analogy used to illustrate the church, identify the nature and function of the church in this text. (V:12-27)
  4. 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?

  1. In what ways does this passage challenge or expand your understanding on the nature, purpose, and importance of spiritual gifts?
  2. 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?
  3. What practical steps should we consider in caring for the members of the body of Christ?
  4. Prayer Suggestions: In Light of this passage Pray:
    1. That God gives us the wisdom for the study and the use of the Spiritual Gifts for the common good of the Church.
    2. Pray that there may be no divisions in the body, but the members may care for one another.
    3. Pray for any other application you may have discussed.
  5. Sing All Praise to Him

1 Corinthians 12 | Bible Study Questions

Observation

What does it say?

  1. What is the central theme or the primary focus of this chapter?
  2. Who is the source of the spiritual gifts ?
  3. Can you identify any Trinitarian implications in this passage? (V:4-6)
  4. What is the Purpose of the Spiritual Gifts? (V:7)
  5. List the Gifts mentioned in this passage (V:8-10,28)

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

  1. 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?
  2. How do the repeated words and phrases in this passage contribute to the overall theme and message? (V:12-14,18)
  3. From the body & member analogy used to illustrate the church, identify the nature and function of the church in this text. (V:12-27)
  4. 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?

  1. In what ways does this passage challenge or expand your understanding on the nature, purpose, and importance of spiritual gifts?
  2. 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?
  3. What practical steps should we consider in caring for the members of the body of Christ?
  4. Prayer Suggestions: In Light of this passage Pray:
    1. That God gives us the wisdom for the study and the use of the Spiritual Gifts for the common good of the Church.
    2. Pray that there may be no divisions in the body, but the members may care for one another.
    3. Pray for any other application you may have discussed.
  5. Sing All Praise to Him