A study of 1 Corinthians

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A pastor asks a congregant to empty his wallet to show God wants everything, not just money.

The episode begins with an opening prayer and announcements about a Bible quizzing tournament and fundraiser lunch. Pastor then transitions into a study of 1 Corinthians 12, starting with a recap of verses 1-3 about spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit. He uses a wallet demonstration with Brother Carlos to teach about complete surrender to God. Pastor reads verses 4-11, listing the nine gifts of the Spirit: word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues. He explains these are categorized into vocal, revelation, and power gifts. Pastor references commentary from Daniel L. Seagraves in the Apostolic Study Bible, noting that spiritual gifts are not evidence of maturity but operate even in carnal believers like the Corinthians. He emphasizes gifts are not earned but entrusted by God, requiring partnership with the Spirit. Pastor delves into specific gifts, starting with the word of wisdom, sharing a biblical example of Jesus and Peter with the coin in the fish's mouth and a modern personal story from St. Louis. He moves to the word of knowledge, citing Jesus perceiving scribes' thoughts and a pastor's vision of events, plus his own experience with Brother Sportsman. Pastor discusses the gift of faith, distinguishing it from general faith, and tells a story of a football player's brain injury and miraculous recovery. He covers gifts of healing, mentioning Brother Wayne's healing at a men's conference and his great-grandmother Mary Overall's healing ministry. Pastor explains the working of miracles, using Paul's unusual miracles in Acts 19 and a story about T.W. Barnes reversing a witch's curse. He begins on the gift of prophecy, citing Agabus in Acts 21 and sharing a personal prophecy about rain at Six Flags. The episode ends with a call to stand, wrapping up the in-depth exploration of spiritual gifts.

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A live church teaching links the word of knowledge with Jesus' discernment and a rainstorm remembered as deepening trust in the Spirit.

This single-episode review follows a church-service teaching on spiritual gifts, with attention centered on the word of knowledge as Spirit-given revelation.

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You can trace the word of knowledge from Jesus perceiving hidden thoughts to a rainy afternoon at Six Flags.

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