1 Corinthians 12:27-31: Why do tongues cause so much trouble in the church?/ Pastor Jeff Struecker

Big Idea: Why do tongues cause so much trouble in the church?

1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Now you are the body of Christ, and individual members of it. And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, next miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, leading, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all do miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But desire the greater gifts. And I will show you an even better way.

I. Should I pray for the gift of tongues?

II. Are all Christians supposed to speak in tongues?

III. Why don’t we offer the chance for people to speak in tongues here?

IV. Do you have to be baptized by/in the Holy Spirit to speak in tongues?

Next Steps: 

• Believe: I need the gift of the Holy Spirit today.
• Become: I will develop my spiritual gift this week. 
• Be Sent: I will use my spiritual gift to push back darkness this week.

Discussion Questions: 

1. Do you know anyone with the gift of tongues? If so, how do they use that gift to build God’s kingdom?
2. Do you know anyone with the gift of interpretation of tongues?
3. Did you receive all of the Holy Spirit when you became a Christian? Explain your answer from Scripture.
4. Which is better, the gift of tongues or the interpretation of tongues?
5. Is it a sin not to use your spiritual gift?
6. Since spiritual gifts come from God, is there anything you can do to grow them?
7. Pray for the Holy Spirit to help you develop your spiritual gift(s) this week.