DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read 1 Corinthians 12:4–11.
1. What do you think each of the spiritual gifts refers to? (vv.8–10)
2. What is the gift of tongues? Does anyone have any experience of it?
3. How do you feel about the idea of God giving us supernatural gifts?
4. Does everybody have the same gifts? (vv.4–6)
5. Why does God give spiritual gifts to people? (v.7)
6. There will be an opportunity to hear more on this subject in the next session.
WHAT DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT DO?
- New birth (John 3:3–8)
- Born into a family
1. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF GOD
- Adoption (Romans 8:14–17)
• Highest privilege (v.14)
• Closest intimacy (v.15)
• Deepest experience (v.16)
2. DEVELOPING THE RELATIONSHIP
‘For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.’ (Ephesians 2:18)
- He helps us to pray (Romans 8:26)
- He enables us to understand God’s word (Ephesians 1:17–18)
3. THE FAMILY LIKENESS
- He makes us more like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23)
- UNITY IN THE FAMILY
(Ephesians 4:3–6)
5. GIFTS FOR ALL THE CHILDREN
- The Holy Spirit gives everybody gifts for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:4–11)
6. A GROWING FAMILY
- The Spirit of God gives us power
• To be witnesses for Christ (Acts 1:8)
• For service (Acts 1:8)
‘The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let those who hear say, “Come!” Let those who are thirsty come; let all who wish take the free gift of the water of life.’ —(Revelation 22:17)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read 1 Corinthians 12:4–11.
1. What do you think each of the spiritual gifts refers to? (vv.8–10)
2. What is the gift of tongues? Does anyone have any experience of it?
3. How do you feel about the idea of God giving us supernatural gifts?
4. Does everybody have the same gifts? (vv.4–6)
5. Why does God give spiritual gifts to people? (v.7)
6. There will be an opportunity to hear more on this subject in the next session.
RECOMMENDED READING
Lifechange
Ed. M. Elsdon-Dew
The God Who Changes Lives Vol. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Ed. M. Elsdon-Dew