Small Group Questions - 1/04/25

Lean In:
What’s a gift you received at some point in your life that you didn’t fully appreciate at first—but later realized how valuable it was?
Look Out: 
Why do you think people are often hesitant to engage with the topic of spiritual gifts?
Look Down: READ 1 Corinthians 12:1-7
What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message? 
Look In: 4 Truths about Spiritual Gifts:
1. Spiritual Gifts are DIFFERENT from Talent

• Why is it important to remember that spiritual gifts are rooted in God’s grace, not personal ability or effort?
  
• How does confusing talent with spiritual gifts sometimes distort how we see ourselves—or others—in the church?
  
• Which part of this truth feels most freeing to you right now?
  

2. Spiritual Gifts are DESIGNATED for Church

• How does knowing your gift is for the “common good” challenge the idea that church is mainly about personal fulfillment?
  
• In what ways have you seen the church function best when people use their gifts together?
  
• What happens to a church body when gifts go unused or disconnected?
  

3. Spiritual Gifts are DIVERSE but Equal

• Why do you think people value visible gifts more than behind-the-scenes ones?
  
• READ 1 Corinthians 12:12-14
  
• How does Paul’s body metaphor reshape the way we think about importance in the church?
  
• Where have you personally felt either unnecessary or overlooked—and how does this passage speak to that?
  

4. Spiritual Gifts are DISCOVERED Through Usage

• Why do you think Paul emphasizes using gifts rather than first identifying them?
  
• What might it look like for you to take a simple step of service—even before feeling confident?
  

Next Step Challenge:

• Commit to one act of intentional service this week—inside or outside the church—simply as an act of obedience, not certainty.
  

Look Ahead: