Topic:
The Body of Christ

Bible:
1 Corinthians 12

Discussion starter:
Each of us has something that is uniquely us. Maybe it’s a funny talent? Such as extreme eyebrow control. Or maybe it’s that you have the ability to listen to your friends talk about their day and hear what is really going on?

In the same way God has created each of us with a unique mix of gifts. In 1 Corinthians 12 Paul says, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” In other words, the Holy Spirit has given you unique gifts not just for your own good, but the good of everyone. These are things that you can do which are so unique that others can point to and say, “Yes, that thing you did. That was God in you.”

Here’s the thing about God making you unique. Paul teaches us that without you, the whole body will be handicapped. Not only did the Holy Spirit make you unique. He made it so that the rest of the body of Christ needs you to be complete. (1 Corinthians 12:21-22)

3 Questions:

1. Would you rather have a silly talent or no talent at all?
2. Have you ever tried to figure out what your spiritual gifts might be?
3. What are some gifts that our group (or family) is missing?

Chew on this:
Why would God give us free will if He knew the church could become handicapped by people choosing to walk away?