Daily Discipleship Guide for 20-MAY-2010

Today read I Corinthians 3.  What did Paul call many of the people Corinth?

Are there similarities between chapter 3 and chapter 1?

Did you notice a difference in the two chapters? 

Briefly look at chapters 4-11.
What other things are the Corinthians struggling with?

What happens when gifts of the Holy Spirit are used for personal gratification?

How can gifts be used to cause divisions in the church?  Friendships?

What did God intend for us to do with gifts from the Holy Spirit?

What are some things you have learned this week that will help you live differently?

You might be asking, “How do I claim my gift?”
Seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Read scripture identifying gifts: Romans 12:6-8; I Corinthians 12:4-11; I Corinthians 12:27-31; Ephesians 4:11-13.
Look at your passions.  What is lying heavy on your heart?  Pursue that path.
Seek to serve in a variety of places.  Your gift will be revealed.

Please close this session by writing a prayer of thanks to God for the gift or gifts God has given to you.