May 20, 2016  1 Corinthians 12:18-13-3

The Corinthians seem to find unlimited reasons for division among themselves.  Maybe that divisiveness came from living in a culture of multiple deities and a variety of worship cults.  Everyone was distinguished by which idols they worshiped.  The diversity of spiritual gifts could provide just one more schism to add to the list.  Paul wants them to understand how contrary that is to the Christian unity.  Their unity is based on the unity in diversity displayed by the Trinity – one Spirit, one Lord, one God the Father.  This passage continues that theme with the emphasis on an undivided body.  See what you can discover from this passage.  Maybe our discussion group this week will be an example of just what Paul is describing.