God has graciously brought a diversity of individuals to The Town Church. In this episode, we take time to reflect on the unique giftings we see in a small number of those people and the beauty of God’s design in bringing us together.

Some questions for discussion:

• A common belief today is that the Church does not have a place in our personal relationship with God. How does this passage speak to that?
• Why is uniformity not necessary for true unity?

The church is composed of a wide variety of people, and everyone has something different to bring to the table. 

This passage answers an important question: What are God's designs for unity in the diversity of the local church? 

When it comes to the gifts mentioned in this passage, many people fall along a wide spectrum in terms of their personal views. 

• What is your personal experience with these gifts? 
• How have your views continued to be shaped over the course of your Christian life? 

How is the Holy Spirit at work in the life of the Church? 

Paul answers this question in this passage, introducing three profound ways the Spirit builds up the Church. 

Communion is a beautiful way we are able to experience the love of Christ and recognize the sacrifice made for us on the cross. 

This week, we talk about changes we made as a church in how we do Communion and do a deeper exploration of this passage in 1 Corinthians 11. 

• What is your process before you take Communion?
• What things may distract us from Jesus in our church gatherings today? 
• What responsibility do parents have in guiding their children as they take part in the Lord’s Supper?

The church in Corinth had lost sight of the true meaning of the Lord’s Supper, treating it in ways that caused division. 

In this passage, Paul offers a strong correction—reminding the church (and us) of what this meal truly represents.

This passage is filled with timeless instruction that reveals God's good design for marriage. Additionally, we try to bring a bit of clarity to some of Paul's more confusing points (...because of the angels?). 

• How can we see the cultural significance of this passage as Christians in Fort Collins? 
• What is our personal response to God's design for marriage? 
• How can we discern between timeless instruction and cultural instruction?

This passage is filled with instruction that applies to us today, even outside of the cultural context Paul was writing to. These truths about God's true design for marriage all point us to the worship of Jesus. 

Through Christ, we've received the freedom to love others. But what can this look like in our lives today? 

This week, we unpack practical applications, discuss how the passage hit each of us, and consider what it really means to glorify God in life. 

Paul tackles the topic of Christian freedom. 

What's our Christian freedom and how do we then live freely?