1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 12

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 1. What can you apply to your life from today's reading? 2. What portion of this chapter stands out to you? 3. How would you describe the theme of the chapter to someone who does not know much about the Bible? 4. What example did you find to follow? 5. Was there an error (sin) you found to avoid? 6. Did you find a duty (command) to obey? 7. How will reading this chapter effect your life from now on? 8. Pick a verse to meditate on and try to memorize it. 9. Was there a promise to claim? 10. What is your summary and prayer today? Observation Questions For 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 1.  As pagans (unbelievers), the people were led astray to believe in idols, but Paul wants them to not be ignorant in regard to what they have in the body of Christ.  What subject does he address here? vs.1,2 2.  Who will be glorified through the Spirit of God in these things if the believer is genuine? vs. 3 3.  Paul explains that the entire aspect of God is involved - Jesus, Holy Spirit, and God the Father.  Name the results of the use of spiritual gifts and who the glory goes to: vs. 4 - vs. 5 - vs. 6 - 4.  What is the purpose of the gift that is given to each person? vs. 7 5) Name the gifts that are described by Paul for us in vs.8-10 vs. 8 - vs. 8 - vs. 9 - vs. 9 - vs. 10 - vs. 10 - vs. 10 - vs. 10 - vs. 10 - Note:  We need to remember that the Word of God had not been completed and put into print as we have our Bibles today.  It was literally being spoken by the apostles and the members of the body through various ways and spiritual giftings.  Today, when we have prophetic words, we have the written word to examine all spoken words by.  Praise the Lord. 6.  Who distributes (hands out) the gifts to each individual? vs. 11 7.  How many members are in the body of Christ?  vs. 12,14 8.  Who baptizes us into the body of Christ and what are we made to drink of? vs. 13 9.  Paul makes a comparison of the parts of our own bodies to help us understand how much we need each other in the members of the body of Christ.  Name the body part given and what he says about it in the verses to follow. vs. 15 - vs. 16 - 10.  Why would we not want our entire body to be an eye or an ear? vs. 17 11.  Who is in charge of where the parts of the body are, in our physical bodies and in the body of Christ with our spiritual gifts? vs. 18 12.  Why would we not want the body of Christ to all be the same? vs.18-21 13.  In our physical bodies, every part is needed even though it is not seen as outwardly as other parts.  What is true of the weaker and less honorable parts of our bodies? vs.22-25 14. Paul wants us to make this parallel with the spiritual body in Christ.  What happens when one part of your body is injured; do you not hurt all over?  When one part of your body is comforted, does it not effect your entire being?  So it is with the body and the parts of the body in the one body of Christ.  Write out verse 26 and think about how it should apply: vs. 26 - 15. We are Christ's body, and individually members (parts) of it.  What are the positions that God has given in the body of Christ for the good of all?  Name the list from vs. 28 below: 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 16.  Is everyone an apostle?  Is everyone a prophet?  Is everyone a worker of miracles?  Does everyone have a gift of healing?  Does everyone speak in a tongue?  Does everyone interpret a tongue? vs.29-30 17.  Paul wants us to desire the greater gifts which will be explained to us in the next chapter tomorrow - faith, hope, and love - those that remain forever.  He will explain that the greatest of all these is love.  A great chapter waits for us tomorrow.  For today, think about the spiritual gifts explained and the purpose in them.  Where do you think you fit in the body of Christ and why?  Have you discovered your place in the body so that you can function as God designed you to for the sake of all?  18.  Reflect on this chapter and pray.