We Are United
February 3, 2019
1 Corinthians
12:12-20
For many unity equals sameness. Everyone
must look the same, talk the same, and walk the same. Yet, it is clear that Paul
had a different view of unity within the church. Corinth was an extremely
diverse commerce focused city. People from all over the known world lived in
Corinth and were a part of the church. Whether they were migrant Jews or Gentiles
from all the Roman Empire or whether they were slaves serving under oppression
or free Roman citizens, they were all one interdependent body unified by their
experience of salvation in Christ.
What is the most diverse group that you
have ever belonged to? How was your experience?
As Paul makes a case for unity in
diversity, what are some of the shared experiences that unified the church?
According to Paul in this verse, what are
some of the strengths provided by diversity within the body?
What are some of the challenges that
diversity brings to our church? What are some of the strengths that diversity
brings to our church?
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