Sermon Discussion Guide 1-12-25

The Gifts of The Holy Spirit | Part Two | The Unity of the Holy Spirit | 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Gathering Prayer.
Father, by Your Spirit, would you guide us into all truth. Help us to hear and be attentive to Your voice as we work through this study. In the name of Jesus, Your Son, we pray, Amen.

Opening Questions

• What stood out to you in the sermon? 
• What insights did you gain? 
• What questions did it raise?

Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 12:27-31; Romans 12:6-8; Ephesians 4:4-13; 1 Peter 4:10-11

• What stands out to you about the lists of spiritual gifts in these passages?
• What similarities and differences do you see in the various lists? 

Priest, Prophet, King

• A well known framework for spiritual gifts is the priest, prophet, king framework: priestly (connecting others to God), prophetic (communicating God’s truth), and kingly (leading and organizing). Which category do you feel your gifts might fall into?
• Share examples from your life or the lives of others where you’ve seen these types of gifts in action.

Discovering Your Gifts

• Serving often helps us discover our gifts. Have you ever discovered a gift or calling through serving? Share your experience.
• How do you think your talents, interests, or past experiences might point to your spiritual gifts?

Serving Beyond Your Gifts

• What do you think about the idea that some acts of service, like giving or evangelism, are basic parts of the Christian life, even if they’re not our primary gift?
• Share a time when you stepped outside your comfort zone to serve. What was the result?
• Why do you think serving is both hard and deeply fulfilling?

Closing Prayer