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Sccripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1 But, brothers, I do not want you to go on being ignorant about the things of the Spirit. 2 You know that when you were pagans, no matter how you felt you were being led, you were being led astray to idols, which can’t speak at all. 3 Therefore, I want to make it clear to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says, “Yeshua is cursed!” and no one can say, “Yeshua is Lord,” except by the Ruach HaKodesh.
4 Now there are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. 5 Also there are different ways of serving, but it is the same Lord being served. 6 And there are different modes of working, but it is the same God working them all in everyone. 7 Moreover, to each person is given the particular manifestation of the Spirit that will be for the common good.
12 For just as the body is one but has many parts; and all the parts of the body, though many, constitute one body; so it is with the Messiah. 13 For it was by one Spirit that we were all immersed into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
14 For indeed the body is not one part but many.
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John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:1-7
Verse 1
[1] Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
Now concerning spiritual gifts — The abundance of these in the churches of Greece strongly refuted the idle learning of the Greek philosophers. But the Corinthians did not use them wisely, which occasioned St. Paul's writing concerning them. He describes, 1. The unity of the body, 1 Corinthians 12:1-27: 2. The variety of members and offices, 1 Corinthians 12:27-30: 3. The way of exercising gifts rightly, namely, by love, 1 Corinthians 12:31; 1 Corinthians 13:1. throughout: and adds, 4. A comparison of several gifts with each other, in the 1 Corinthians 14:1. fourteenth chapter.
Verse 2
[2] Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
Ye were heathens — Therefore, whatever gifts ye have received, it is from the free grace of God.
Carried away — By a blind credulity.
After dumb idols — The blind to the dumb; idols of wood and stone, unable to speak themselves, and much more to open your mouths, as God has done.
As ye were led — By the subtlety of your priests.
Verse 3
[3] Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
Therefore — Since the heathen idols cannot speak themselves, much less give spiritual gifts to others, these must necessarily be among Christians only.
As no one speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed — That is, as none who does this, (which all the Jews and heathens did,) speaketh by the Spirit of God - Is actuated by that Spirit, so as to speak with tongues, heal diseases, or cast out devils.
So no one can say, Jesus is the Lord — None can receive him as such; for, in the scripture language, to say, or to believe, implies an experimental assurance.
But by the Holy Ghost — The sum is, None have the Holy Spirit but Christians: all Christians have this Spirit.
Verse 4
[4] Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit — Divers streams, but all from one fountain. This verse speaks of the Holy Ghost, the next of Christ, the sixth of God the Father. The apostle treats of the Spirit, 1 Corinthians 12:7, etc.; of Christ, 1 Corinthians 12:12, etc.; of God, 1 Corinthians 12:28, etc.
Verse 5
[5] And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
Administrations — Offices. But the same Lord appoints them all.
Verse 6
[6] And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
Operations — Effects produced. This word is of a larger extent than either of the former. But it is the same God who worketh all these effects in all the persons concerned.
Verse 7
[7] But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
The manifestation — The gift whereby the Spirit manifests itself.
Is given to each — For the profit of the whole body.12-14
Verse 12
[12] For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
So is Christ — That is, the body of Christ, the church.
Verse 13
[13] For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
For by that one Spirit, which we received in baptism, we are all united in one body.
Whether Jews or gentiles — Who are at the greatest distance from each other by nature.
Whether slaves or freemen — Who are at the greatest distance by law and custom.
We have all drank of one Spirit — In that cup, received by faith, we all imbibed one Spirit, who first inspired, and still preserves, the life of God in our souls.____________________________
Daily Devotion:
Monday, September 28, 2015
Theme: "Call Waiting"
Text to read: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7,12-14
- Read this week’s text.
- Why do you suppose the metaphor of a body is important?
Theme: "Call Waiting"
Text to read: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7,12-14
- What is the significance of the Spirit in the body?
- How might that actually work?
Text to read: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7,12-14
- Describe a time when you were a part of doing something great.
- What was your role?
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Theme: "Call Waiting"
Text to read: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7,12-14
Text to read: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7,12-14
- If we each have a part to play, what if one of us does not do our part?
Friday, October 2, 2015
Text to read: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7,12-14
- What do we learn about Christian Community here?
- What challenge is there for you?
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Text to read: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7,12-14
- What types of distinctions exist in the “body of Christ”?
- What are the implications of that reality?
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Text to read: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7,12-14
- Pray for those who are longing to find their way in life.
The First United Methodist Church
2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, California, 92108, United States
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Sermon Outline: "All Gifted" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 4 October 2015 with Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:1 But, brothers, I do not want you to go on being ignorant about the things of the Spirit. 2 You know that when you were pagans, no matter how you felt you were being led, you were being led astray to idols, which can’t speak at all. 3 Therefore, I want to make it clear to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says, “Yeshua is cursed!” and no one can say, “Yeshua is Lord,” except by the Ruach HaKodesh.
4 Now there are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. 5 Also there are different ways of serving, but it is the same Lord being served. 6 And there are different modes of working, but it is the same God working them all in everyone. 7 Moreover, to each person is given the particular manifestation of the Spirit that will be for the common good.
12 For just as the body is one but has many parts; and all the parts of the body, though many, constitute one body; so it is with the Messiah. 13 For it was by one Spirit that we were all immersed into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
14 For indeed the body is not one part but many.
We come to realize that God does indeed give different gifts to His redeemed people that either is enhanced from their physical birth or their spiritual birth. Yet, too often we look at the people with the gifts that stand out because they are always in front of the people whether the gifts are apostleship or preacching or prophetsizing or singing, but the gifts that are said to be greater and give more support for the cohession of the church are the gifts that are more hidden or are done in more private circumstances. Then, there is the disavowing the gifts given to people who are differently abled because their ability is not the same as the people that are looked upon as leaders, yet they are leaders. One area that they all lead the church is there love for all people in breaking down the barriers. The barriers that appear to be broken down by the people who are differently abled are the barries of culture or skin color or sexual orerientation or refuge/immigration status or even faith. There areas come to play when people who are differently abled becuase they come in all cultures and the people who are differently abled do not care what the people look like or what their faith is, but only they they sense a love for them as whole people. We can see this in the L'Arche Communities that began with the obedience of one man, Jean Vanier. This continues as we become true friends of people who are differently able and families with the community and the church. There have been people with different abilities who have been great greeters, great ushers, great singers, great teachers of God's love even if they cannot berbalize anything. How have you seen the ned for the inclusion of people who are differently abled in the church qas laity or clergy? Will you seek ways to fully include people who are differently abled in your church? What is God speaking to you? We realize that we need God's Mercy, Love, Power, and Blessings as we come to receive from HIm eating the Body of Jesus and drinking His Blood through the Holy Sacrement of the Holy Eucharist. We come to receive from God singing the Hymn "MANY GIFTS, ONE SPIRIT" by Al Carmines, 1974
1. God of change and glory, God of time and space,
When we fear the future, give to us your grace.
In the midst of changing ways give us still the grace to praise.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord, one Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways, hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!
2. God of many colors, God of many signs,
You have made us different, blessing many kinds.
As the old ways disappear, let your love cast out our fear.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord, one Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways, hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!
3. Freshness of the morning, newness of each night,
You are still creating endless love and light.
This we see, as shadows part, many gifts from one great heart.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord, one Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways, hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!
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Gary Lee Parker
4147 Idaho Street, Apt. 1
San Diego, California 92104-1844, United States
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2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, California, 92108, United States
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Sermon Outline: "All Gifted" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 4 October 2015 with Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:1 But, brothers, I do not want you to go on being ignorant about the things of the Spirit. 2 You know that when you were pagans, no matter how you felt you were being led, you were being led astray to idols, which can’t speak at all. 3 Therefore, I want to make it clear to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says, “Yeshua is cursed!” and no one can say, “Yeshua is Lord,” except by the Ruach HaKodesh.
4 Now there are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. 5 Also there are different ways of serving, but it is the same Lord being served. 6 And there are different modes of working, but it is the same God working them all in everyone. 7 Moreover, to each person is given the particular manifestation of the Spirit that will be for the common good.
12 For just as the body is one but has many parts; and all the parts of the body, though many, constitute one body; so it is with the Messiah. 13 For it was by one Spirit that we were all immersed into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
14 For indeed the body is not one part but many.
We come to realize that God does indeed give different gifts to His redeemed people that either is enhanced from their physical birth or their spiritual birth. Yet, too often we look at the people with the gifts that stand out because they are always in front of the people whether the gifts are apostleship or preacching or prophetsizing or singing, but the gifts that are said to be greater and give more support for the cohession of the church are the gifts that are more hidden or are done in more private circumstances. Then, there is the disavowing the gifts given to people who are differently abled because their ability is not the same as the people that are looked upon as leaders, yet they are leaders. One area that they all lead the church is there love for all people in breaking down the barriers. The barriers that appear to be broken down by the people who are differently abled are the barries of culture or skin color or sexual orerientation or refuge/immigration status or even faith. There areas come to play when people who are differently abled becuase they come in all cultures and the people who are differently abled do not care what the people look like or what their faith is, but only they they sense a love for them as whole people. We can see this in the L'Arche Communities that began with the obedience of one man, Jean Vanier. This continues as we become true friends of people who are differently able and families with the community and the church. There have been people with different abilities who have been great greeters, great ushers, great singers, great teachers of God's love even if they cannot berbalize anything. How have you seen the ned for the inclusion of people who are differently abled in the church qas laity or clergy? Will you seek ways to fully include people who are differently abled in your church? What is God speaking to you? We realize that we need God's Mercy, Love, Power, and Blessings as we come to receive from HIm eating the Body of Jesus and drinking His Blood through the Holy Sacrement of the Holy Eucharist. We come to receive from God singing the Hymn "MANY GIFTS, ONE SPIRIT" by Al Carmines, 1974
1. God of change and glory, God of time and space,
When we fear the future, give to us your grace.
In the midst of changing ways give us still the grace to praise.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord, one Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways, hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!
2. God of many colors, God of many signs,
You have made us different, blessing many kinds.
As the old ways disappear, let your love cast out our fear.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord, one Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways, hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!
3. Freshness of the morning, newness of each night,
You are still creating endless love and light.
This we see, as shadows part, many gifts from one great heart.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord, one Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways, hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!
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Gary Lee Parker
4147 Idaho Street, Apt. 1
San Diego, California 92104-1844, United States
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