1 Corinthians 14:1-25 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- List all the repeated words & Contrasts.
- What are we called to pursue and earnestly desire? (V:1)
- Observe which two gifts are being compared by Paul in this passage?
- Based on Paul's comparison, what are the different pursposes of these gifts?
- How are we called to pray? (V:15-17)
- How are we called to be in our thinking? (V:20,14)
- Are there any commands in these verses ?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
1. What is the situation in the Corinthian church regarding spiritual gifts? (1 Cor. 12)
2. How does the previous chapter (1 Cor. 13) provide context for the current one?
3. When pursuing love and earnestly desiring spiritual gifts, what fundamental principle should guide our actions? (V:1-6,12,17,19 Ref: 1 Cor. 12:7)
4. What is the difference between how an unbeliever reacts to tongues versus prophecy? (V:23-25)
5. What is the significance of the "secrets of the heart" being revealed through prophecy? How does this connect with “conviction” ? (V:24-25, Ref: Acts 2:37-38)
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
1. How do the principles Paul lays out in this chapter apply to us personally & to the church today?
2. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our spiritual gifts are edifying to the church and honours God?
3. Pray for unity in the body and that believers would pursue love and to edify each other?
1 Corinthians 14:1-25 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- List all the repeated words & Contrasts.
- What are we called to pursue and earnestly desire? (V:1)
- Observe which two gifts are being compared by Paul in this passage?
- Based on Paul's comparison, what are the different pursposes of these gifts?
- How are we called to pray? (V:15-17)
- How are we called to be in our thinking? (V:20,14)
- Are there any commands in these verses ?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
1. What is the situation in the Corinthian church regarding spiritual gifts? (1 Cor. 12)
2. How does the previous chapter (1 Cor. 13) provide context for the current one?
3. When pursuing love and earnestly desiring spiritual gifts, what fundamental principle should guide our actions? (V:1-6,12,17,19 Ref: 1 Cor. 12:7)
4. What is the difference between how an unbeliever reacts to tongues versus prophecy? (V:23-25)
5. What is the significance of the "secrets of the heart" being revealed through prophecy? How does this connect with “conviction” ? (V:24-25, Ref: Acts 2:37-38)
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
1. How do the principles Paul lays out in this chapter apply to us personally & to the church today?
2. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our spiritual gifts are edifying to the church and honours God?
3. Pray for unity in the body and that believers would pursue love and to edify each other?