Read: 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:4, John 13:34-35, Philippians 2:3, Matthew 22:37-40
In what way was Paul making hypothetical statements about spiritual gifts? Why?
What interpretation problems can take place if this principle isn’t understood? (Hint: “tongues of angels”)
How does Paul’s primary point help prevent pride within the church? How does this apply to everyone?
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31a, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 5:16-21, 2 Thess. 3:11-12
What specific areas of the flesh are listed in today’s devotion that could relate to church life?
Describe how you have seen this take place. What was the result? How could this have been prevented?
In what way can this be a guiding principle for you at PCC? How can this help keep you in check?
What specific areas of the flesh are listed in today’s devotion that could relate to church life?
Describe how you have seen this take place. What was the result? How could this have been prevented?
In what way can this be a guiding principle for you at PCC? How can this help keep you in check?
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
August 29, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31a, Ephesians 4:11-13, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:2-4
Explain why Paul was instructing the Corinthians to “earnestly desire the higher gifts” in v. 31a?
How does this relate to apostles, prophets, and teachers? What does this imply about God’s word?
In what way does this challenge your desire for God’s word? How will this apply to your devotional life?
Explain why Paul was instructing the Corinthians to “earnestly desire the higher gifts” in v. 31a?
How does this relate to apostles, prophets, and teachers? What does this imply about God’s word?
In what way does this challenge your desire for God’s word? How will this apply to your devotional life?
Monday, August 28, 2017
August 28, 2017
Read: 1 Cor. 12:27-31a, 12:7-11, Luke 6:13-16, Acts 1:23-26, Ephesians 2:17-21, Hebrews 2:3-4
What is the difference between Paul’s two different lists of spiritual gifts in chapter 12? (Hint: “first”)
In what ways were there temporary spiritual gifts for the establishing of the church? Give an example.
Why is this an important distinction? How have you seen this perspective misunderstood today?
What is the difference between Paul’s two different lists of spiritual gifts in chapter 12? (Hint: “first”)
In what ways were there temporary spiritual gifts for the establishing of the church? Give an example.
Why is this an important distinction? How have you seen this perspective misunderstood today?
Saturday, August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:19-26, Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:17-18, 24
From a practical standpoint, what does it mean when the church is described as the body of Christ?
What are the implications of responsibility for both a church and its members? Be specific.
How does this change your prior view of church? What adjustments does God want you to make?
From a practical standpoint, what does it mean when the church is described as the body of Christ?
What are the implications of responsibility for both a church and its members? Be specific.
How does this change your prior view of church? What adjustments does God want you to make?
Friday, August 25, 2017
August 25, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:24b-26
What does v. 26 imply about the type of relationships that should be taking place at PCC?
What is required in order for this to happen? How will this help build chemistry?
How does God want you to grow in this area? Be practical. Pray and commit it to the Lord right now.
What does v. 26 imply about the type of relationships that should be taking place at PCC?
What is required in order for this to happen? How will this help build chemistry?
How does God want you to grow in this area? Be practical. Pray and commit it to the Lord right now.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
August 24, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:24b-25
How did Paul describe the way Christians should be valuing one another within the church? Why?
How does God view those in low profile positions in a church? How does this challenge your perspective?
Why is this a big deal to God? In what way can this type of sinful discrimination be avoided?
How did Paul describe the way Christians should be valuing one another within the church? Why?
How does God view those in low profile positions in a church? How does this challenge your perspective?
Why is this a big deal to God? In what way can this type of sinful discrimination be avoided?
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
August 23, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:19-24a, John 17:20-26, 1 Peter 5:8
Why is church unity so important for spiritual protection? How did Jesus’ prayer highlight this truth?
What does this imply about an independent attitude toward church? In what way is this ultimately pride?
How does this relate to you? What adjustments do you need to make to be more connected at PCC?
Why is church unity so important for spiritual protection? How did Jesus’ prayer highlight this truth?
What does this imply about an independent attitude toward church? In what way is this ultimately pride?
How does this relate to you? What adjustments do you need to make to be more connected at PCC?
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
August 22, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 19-24a, Ephesians 4:4-7, 1 Peter 4:10
Explain the God-given responsibility you have as a Christian to the local church. Why?
How does this ultimately relate to unity and chemistry? What happens when you discount this truth?
In what way do you need to be more intentional about your role at PCC? What steps will you take? Be specific.
Explain the God-given responsibility you have as a Christian to the local church. Why?
How does this ultimately relate to unity and chemistry? What happens when you discount this truth?
In what way do you need to be more intentional about your role at PCC? What steps will you take? Be specific.
Monday, August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:19-24a, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Philippians 2:1-4
What primary warning was Paul giving to the Corinthian church? Why? What was at risk?
In what way was this countercultural? How do you see the same thing happening today?
How will this ultimately impact a church? What is God teaching you about needing others?
What primary warning was Paul giving to the Corinthian church? Why? What was at risk?
In what way was this countercultural? How do you see the same thing happening today?
How will this ultimately impact a church? What is God teaching you about needing others?
Saturday, August 19, 2017
August 19, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-18, Romans 1:1, Galatians 1:2, Eph. 1:1, Phil. 1:1, Col 1:2
When Paul talks about the “Body of Christ”, what specific group of people is he referring to?
What does this highlight about a Christian’s role within the universal church and local church? Be specific.
What does this imply about your personal responsibility to PCC? How have you fulfilled that responsibility?
When Paul talks about the “Body of Christ”, what specific group of people is he referring to?
What does this highlight about a Christian’s role within the universal church and local church? Be specific.
What does this imply about your personal responsibility to PCC? How have you fulfilled that responsibility?
Friday, August 18, 2017
August 18th, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 14-18
Why does God give Christians spiritual gifts? What can happen if the “purpose” is misunderstood?
In what way will this impact the health and effectiveness of a church? How have you seen this happen?
How are you contributing to the health and effectiveness of PCC? What are some ways you need to adjust?
Why does God give Christians spiritual gifts? What can happen if the “purpose” is misunderstood?
In what way will this impact the health and effectiveness of a church? How have you seen this happen?
How are you contributing to the health and effectiveness of PCC? What are some ways you need to adjust?
Thursday, August 17, 2017
August 17, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:14-18
What primary spiritual truth was Paul conveying by the humorous use of talking body parts?
What was being assumed when it comes to spiritual gift awareness? Why is this important?
Describe the ways you believe God has spiritually gifted you. Why? How can Team PCC help confirm?
What primary spiritual truth was Paul conveying by the humorous use of talking body parts?
What was being assumed when it comes to spiritual gift awareness? Why is this important?
Describe the ways you believe God has spiritually gifted you. Why? How can Team PCC help confirm?
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
August 16, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Matthew 25:14-30
What was the spiritual principle being taught by Jesus in the Parable of the Talents?
In what way can this parable also apply to a Christian’s spiritual gifts? Give an example.
Where do you see yourself in the parable? How do you need to be more accountable to God? Be specific.
What was the spiritual principle being taught by Jesus in the Parable of the Talents?
In what way can this parable also apply to a Christian’s spiritual gifts? Give an example.
Where do you see yourself in the parable? How do you need to be more accountable to God? Be specific.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 6:5-8, Romans 16:1, Ephesians 5:22-27, 1 Peter 5:1-4
List the four metaphors scripture uses to describe the church. What is the same among all four?
What does this imply about church being a building? Why is this important for Christians to recognize?
In what way have you seen this principle misunderstood? What difference does this make for you?
List the four metaphors scripture uses to describe the church. What is the same among all four?
What does this imply about church being a building? Why is this important for Christians to recognize?
In what way have you seen this principle misunderstood? What difference does this make for you?
Monday, August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, John 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:26-28, Titus 3:5-6
What spiritually takes place when someone becomes a Christian? How does this relate to church?
In what way does this highlight the difference between attending and participating in church?
How does it make you feel knowing you have a role reserved at PCC? How does it challenge you?
What spiritually takes place when someone becomes a Christian? How does this relate to church?
In what way does this highlight the difference between attending and participating in church?
How does it make you feel knowing you have a role reserved at PCC? How does it challenge you?
Saturday, August 5, 2017
August 5, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Acts 6:7-8, 8:4-8, 13:6-12, 2 Cor. 12:11-12, Hebrews 2:1-4
What was the primary purpose for supernatural miracles taking place in the New Testament?
How would this relate to the gift of healing and miracles in 1 Cor. 12? Why would it be different now?
In what way does this challenge your perspective about spiritual gifts? Be specific.
What was the primary purpose for supernatural miracles taking place in the New Testament?
How would this relate to the gift of healing and miracles in 1 Cor. 12? Why would it be different now?
In what way does this challenge your perspective about spiritual gifts? Be specific.
Friday, August 4, 2017
August 4, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 1 Timothy 4:14-15
How does spiritual identity and spiritual gifting relate to one another? Why is this important?
What happens when Christians don’t understand this issue? Give an example.
What does this imply about your spiritual responsibility? How does this motivate you at PCC?
How does spiritual identity and spiritual gifting relate to one another? Why is this important?
What happens when Christians don’t understand this issue? Give an example.
What does this imply about your spiritual responsibility? How does this motivate you at PCC?
Thursday, August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 28, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11
What is implied by the three spiritual gifts listed in scripture? (i.e. differences) Why is this important?
What are the differences and similarities between a natural talent and a spiritual gift?
How can a talent help identify a spiritual gift? How can Team PCC help you confirm your gift?
What is implied by the three spiritual gifts listed in scripture? (i.e. differences) Why is this important?
What are the differences and similarities between a natural talent and a spiritual gift?
How can a talent help identify a spiritual gift? How can Team PCC help you confirm your gift?
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
August 2, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Ephesians 4:12-14, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Peter 4:10
Why does God give Christians spiritual gifts? What can happen if the “purpose” is misunderstood?
In what way will this negatively impact the effectiveness of a church? How have you seen this happen?
How have you been blessed by others using spiritual gifts? How does this encourage you to use yours?
Why does God give Christians spiritual gifts? What can happen if the “purpose” is misunderstood?
In what way will this negatively impact the effectiveness of a church? How have you seen this happen?
How have you been blessed by others using spiritual gifts? How does this encourage you to use yours?
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
August 1, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Matthew 3:11, John 3:5, Galatians 3:26-28, Titus 3:5-6
What two things spiritually happen when someone becomes a Christian? How does this relate to church?
In what way does this address the difference between attending church and a personal devotion to God?
Why is this important? How can this impact a Christian’s spiritual identity? What is God revealing to you?
What two things spiritually happen when someone becomes a Christian? How does this relate to church?
In what way does this address the difference between attending church and a personal devotion to God?
Why is this important? How can this impact a Christian’s spiritual identity? What is God revealing to you?
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