Working definitions-descriptions--Gift of tongues - Spirit-given ability to speak human languages to God which are unknown to the speaker.-Gift of prophecy - Spirit-empowered teaching and application of Scripture.-1- Misused tongues confirm unbelievers in their unbelief.-a. Example of Israel - v21-b. Example of church gathering - v23-2- Prophesy brings repentance and faith - vv24-25.--Preparing your heart for the sermon---How does Paul say the Corinthians were thinking- Did his assessment match how they viewed themselves- How can I mature in my thinking---What event is Paul referring to in v21- What effect did the foreign tongues have on God's people in that case---What are the two scenarios described in vv23-25- What are the results---Other passages to consider- Deut 28-49-50- Ps 19-7-11- Isa 28-1-13- Jn 3-1-8- 1 Pet 1-23-2-3- Rom 10-9-17- 2 Tim 3-14-4-5- Heb 4-7-13--Digging Deeper---How does God use His Word in the hearts of people---Why would the way the Corinthians were practicing tongues further alienate unbelievers---To what do churches look instead of the Word of God to bring life and change---What would it look like for the gift of prophecy to be prevalent at AGC-