1-Identity - We are members together of the Body of Christ. - v27----2-Design - God distributes different gifts when and where they are needed. - v28----3-Measure - No gift should be the standard for spirituality. - vv29-30----4-Desire - Seek to build up the Body to the glory of God- - v31a----5-Manner - Use whatever gift-s- you have to serve others in love. - v31b----Preparing your heart for the sermon----What truths does Paul review in these verses----Why do you think Paul numbers the gifts first, second, third, etc in v28----What answer is Paul expecting in vv29-30- Why is he asking these questions------Other passages to consider- Isa 49-16-17- Micah 4-2- Matt 25-14-30- Rom 12-3-8- 1 Cor 3-5-17- 4-6-13- 12-14- 2 Cor 12-12- Eph 2-19-22- 4-1-16- 1 Thess 5-19- Heb 2-3b-4- 1 Pet 4-7-11----Digging Deeper----What are the higher gifts Paul exhorts them to desire----If God decides our spiritual gifts, why does Paul tell us to desire higher gifts----What things in life do people strive for- What would God have us pursue----What should be your focus in using your spiritual gift-s--