Sabbath School Discussion Questions on Spiritual Gifts

It is a pleasure to help you prepare for your Sabbath School discussion! 📖 Here are some engaging discussion questions based on this week's study of spiritual gifts, designed to deepen our understanding and foster unity in the body of Christ 😇.

Sabbath & Sunday: The Source and Purpose of Gifts

• Paul emphasizes that while there are "diversities of gifts," they all come from the "same Spirit" 1 Corinthians 12:4. How does realizing that every talent—whether original or acquired—is a gift from God change the way we view our own abilities and the abilities of others14LtMs, Ms 26, 1899, par. 7?

• The foundational gift of the Spirit is the bold confession that "Jesus is Lord," which was a life-threatening act of sedition in the New Testament era 1 Corinthians 12:3. In what ways can we make this same bold confession today through the specific "ministries" and "activities" God has given usTDC May 8, 1889, page 4.6?

Monday: One Body, Many Parts

• Paul uses the analogy of the human body to show that "the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of you" 1 Corinthians 12:21. How can we practically show "more abundant honor" to members whose gifts might seem "less honorable" or are often hidden from public view16LtMs, Ms 128, 1901, par. 8?

• Unity is not the same as uniformity; it is "unity in diversity"9LtMs, Lt 71, 1894, par. 14. Why is it essential for the church to have varied minds and organizations to reach the different types of people in the world11MR 277.4+1?

Tuesday: The Priority of Love

• If we possess the gift of prophecy or have faith to move mountains but lack "charity" (love), Paul says we are "nothing" 1 Corinthians 13:2. Why is love considered a "permanent power" and a "divine principle" rather than just a passing impulse1MCP 206.2+1?

• Love is described as "not easily provoked" and "thinking no evil" 1 Corinthians 13:5. How would our church board meetings or social gatherings change if every participant was fully surrendered to this "more excellent way"7MR 162.3+1?

Wednesday: Communication and Edification

• Paul states that "he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort" 1 Corinthians 14:3. If the primary purpose of speech is to edify, how should we guard our voices in prayer and social meetings to ensure we are not speaking in a "low, indistinct way" that others cannot hearCE 130.1?

• The gift of tongues was given at Pentecost so that people of "all the different nationalities" could hear the gospel in their own languageGCDB March 3, 1893, page 461.4. How can our church better utilize the "talent of speech" to reach those of other tongues in our local community todayMM 213.1+1?

Thursday & Friday: The Prophetic Gift

• The "testimony of Jesus" is defined as the "spirit of prophecy" Revelation 19:10. How has the presence of this gift acted as a "corrector of error" and a "confirmer of truth" throughout the history of the remnant churchLLM 33.8+1?

• We are told that the gifts were given "for the perfecting of the saints" and "the edifying of the body of Christ" until we reach the "unity of the faith" Ephesians 4:12-13. What are some practical ways we can study the "Spirit of Prophecy" counsels to find the basic principles that apply to our modern livesCCh 31.6+1?

I hope these questions spark a wonderful and spirit-filled conversation in your class! 🙏 If you need more specific questions for a certain age group, just let me know! 😇