The key word in Paul’s practical recommendations for meaningful worship is

.

Orderly worship

the church (26, 39-40).

Order enables the

Reveal Answer

to strengthen the church (27-28).

Paul’s instructions for the proper use of this gift

:

1. Two, at the most, three are permitted in any gathering.
2. They must speak one at a time.
3. There must be an interpretation to validate its appropriateness.
4. If there is no interpretation the person is to keep quiet and speak to himself and to God.
   

Order enables the

Reveal Answer

to strengthen the church (29-32).

Paul’s points of order for the gift of prophecy parallel his instruction he just gave for the gift of tongues.

Here’s how prophecy can strengthen the church:
Two – three are permitted in any gathering.
They must speak one at a time.
Finally, the message given must be carefully validated.

Order enables the

Reveal Answer

to strengthen the church (34-35).

Churches ignore these principles to their own peril – v. 38.

Paul’s Big Idea:

enables worship that strengthens the church.