The Gifts
October 15 – November 19, 2023
In this series we will look at one of Paul’s gift lists (1 Cor. 12:8-10). This list, like Paul’s other lists, are not exhaustive lists. We are going to lean into this list because it includes a list of gifts that are often misunderstood, neglected or misused in many churches.
We want to ground us in correct understanding of the gifts of prophecy, tongues and interpretation. The spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12 are difficult to understand. Part of the problem is that Paul never bothered to define many of them. Because of that, there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about the gifts. However, the gifts of prophecy and tongues are different. Paul gives a clear description of how tongues and prophecy function.
We will focus on our desire and need to not just know God, but experience God. We will talk about all the ways that Christian insiders and outsiders seek experiences outside of God because churches are often spiritually anemic and fail to lead people into God’s presence.