Discussion Questions for Small Groups or personal study



The Body of Christ, the Church

Guest speaker: Randy VanDeLoo I Corinthians 12:12-27 Oct. 11, 2015

 

I. What is the Church?

 

II. Who is the Head of the Church? Ephesians 1:22-23

 

III. Do you belong to the true Church? John 3:3-8

 

IV. How does the church grow, How do you grow individually?

 

V. What's my role in the body of Christ?  and to HIS church? 

Philippians 2:14-15

 

VI. Conclusion Romans 12:4-13

Discussion Questions for Small Groups or personal study

1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Week of Oct. 11, 2015 (week 5 of 10)

1. Describe a time when you have seen people accomplish more by working together.

2. Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. How does Paul’s image of a human body help us understand what the church is and how it functions?

Why might some Christians feel unimportant or envious of other parts of the body?

Why might some feel superior to others?

3. What are some examples of “behind the scenes ministry” that your church would miss if they stopped happening?

According to this passage (vv. 21-26), how can we make every part of the body feel important?

What could that look like in your church?

4. Read Ephesians 1:22,23. What does it mean to say that Christ is the head of the Church?

What does his “headship” suggest about the purpose and use of our spiritual gifts?

5. Read John 3:3-8. How would you explain the new birth that Jesus explains to Nicodemus?

What difference does it make in our own lives and in our ministry to others to have this invisible Spirit dwelling within us?

6. Read Philippians 2:14 & 15. Why is this instruction necessary for believers who are indwelt and empowered by the Holy Spirit?

How does our level of contentment reflect the reality of our relationship with God? How can we grow in contentment?

7. Read Romans 12:4-13. What is the benefit to the body when each member uses his or her spiritual gifts?

As your group prays, thank God for the spiritual gifts he has given you, and ask him to use them for the good of the Body and for his glory.

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Now you are the body of Christ

and individually members of it.

1 Corinthians 12:27 (ESV)

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