By Sam E. Stone Last week we considered the first half of 1 Corinthians 12, and this week we will study the last half of the chapter. J. W. McGarvey wrote, “In the early church the Spirit of God . . . endowed certain members with miraculous gifts . . . As gifts were bestowed […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Share a time when your parent (or a parental figure in your life) encouraged you or affirmed your talents or gifts in some way. Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. 2. What was the context for Paul discussing spiritual gifts? What seems to have been going on in this church at the […]
By David Faust The sense of hearing is one of God’s great creative achievements. My dog knows visitors are approaching our house long before I hear their footsteps on the sidewalk. Owls have large ear holes set at slightly different heights, above and below eye level, enabling them to determine the precise direction of a […]
By Sam E. Stone The apostle Paul spent about 18 months in the prominent Greek city of Corinth during his second missionary journey. Although he faced strong opposition (Acts 18:1-11), still the church grew and prospered. Later Paul received a letter from Corinth raising several important issues. He addressed them in 1 Corinthians. His discussion […]
By Chris Higgins December 10, 2006, brought a rare moment in NFL history. LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers rushed for his 29th touchdown, setting the single season touchdown record. But what made his accomplishment so rare is what he did as the crowd of 67,000 cheered him on. He didn’t celebrate by himself, […]
