1. Consider the difference: (notice that one is plural and the other singular)
The Spirit gives “gifts of the Spirit” in 1 Corinthians 12:1-11.
The Father gives the promise of the “gift of the Spirit” in Acts 2:38 (Acts 1:4).
2. Is there a difference in “gifts of the Spirit” in 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
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and “gifts” in Romans 12:3-8?_____________________________________
3. Consider 1 Corinthians 12:4-6:__________________________________
There are varieties of gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4, 8-10);
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There are varieties of positions of administration – such as pastor, teacher, etc. (1 Corinthians 12:5, Ephesians 4:11);________________________________
And these gifts operate in a variety of ways (1 Corinthians 12:6);
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As an example, consider the gift of tongues.
1. As a private prayer language to edify the individual(1Corinthians 14:14-15)
2. In conjunction with the gift of interpretation to edify the church (1Corinthians 14:5, 27-28)
3. As a sign to the unbelievers (1 Corinthians 14:22, Acts 2:4-6) But all is God given; God orchestrated.
4. Which gift, or gifts, of the Spirit do you see operating in each of these references?
A. (Acts 5:1-11)_______________________________________________
B. (Acts 8:18-24)______________________________________________
C. (Romans 12:3)______________________________________________
D. (Matthew 22:15-22, John 7:32, 45-46)____________________________
E. (Acts 2:4-8, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4)________________________________
F. (1 Corinthians 14:27-28)_______________________________________
G. (Acts 28:8-9)______________________________________________
H. (Acts 2:14….40-41, Acts 21:10-11)_______________________________
