1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 26-33a- The Gift of Prophecy

1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 26-33a- The Gift of Prophecy

1. What are some traditions or practices in your family that would seem strange to someone outside your family?

2. What did God want the Corinthians to desire? (14:1)

3. Why were the Corinthians to desire the gift of prophecy more than the gift of tongues? (14:1-5)

4. What must be combined with the gift of tongues to make it useful to others? (14:6)

5. Why is it beneficial for unbelievers to hear prophesying in the church? (14:24-25)

6. Why did Paul use the example of musical instruments in talking about prophecy? (14:7-8)

7. How would you summarize God's priorities concerning the spiritual gift of prophecy?

8. What practices can every local church use to ensure that spiritual gifts are used to build up people?

9. What practices can every local church use to ensure that spiritual gifts are used to build up people?

10. How can you guard against desiring spiritual gifts for the wrong motives?

11. What more can your church or fellowship do to attract unbelievers?

12. How could you use one spiritual gift this week to help another Christian?

13. What passage of Scripture can you memorize to counteract a temptation to doubt God's involvement in your life?