03 | 1 Corinthians 12:1-12
ICE BREAKER
What’s the worst gift you’ve ever received?
SCRIPTURE
PRIMARY TEXT:
1 Corinthians 12:1-12 ESV
SUPPLEMENTAL TEXT:
1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 14:15-30, Romans 12:13, 1 Peter 4:8-10
OBSERVATIONS & APPLICATIONS
Who is the Holy Spirit? Who has the Holy Spirit?
According to 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, what is the purpose of spiritual gifts?
What is the difference between talents and spiritual gifts?
What do you believe is your spiritual gift? If you’re not sure yet, take the spiritual gifts assessment linked in the resource section of this guide.
Read 1 Peter 4:10. How are you or how could you begin using your gift to serve others in your House Church or in your circle of influence?
PRAYER
Ask God to show you (and those you meet with at House Church this week) your spiritual gifts, and how you can better serve the body with your gifts.
RESOURCES
NIV Life Application Study Bible
Spiritual Gift Assessment in Rock
S.O.A.P. METHOD
Use this tool to study God’s Word
SCRIPTURE
Write which passage of scripture you are reading.
OBSERVATION
What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions?
APPLICATION
How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you?
PRAYER
Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.