Growing in Faith Intentional Christian Living Session 3

Have you ever heard of Vilfredo Pareto? Who was he?

Have you ever heard of the “80/20” rule? What is it? How do you think the “80/20 rule” might apply to church?

Think about this, but don’t answer aloud: Are you part of the 20 percent or the 80 percent in this church?

Why do you think people attend church? In your opinion, what keeps them attending? What do you think causes persons to become active participants in the life of a congregation? In your opinion, why are some church members more active than others?

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 What is the point being made in these verses?

1 Corinthians 12:7-11 According to these verses, what particular gifts have been given to Christians? How would you describe these gifts in your own words? Who has given these abilities to believers? Why have these traits been given to them?

1 Corinthians 12:12-13 What one word describes the overall emphasis of these verses?

1 Corinthians 12:14-26 What would happen if various parts of a human body “decided” they wanted to do different functions than they were created to do? What happens in the church if the same thing happens?

1 Corinthians 12:27 What do you think your role is in the body known as the Church?

Acts 8:1b, 3Acts 9:31Acts 12:5 Acts 13:1-3Acts 14:27 Acts 15:3 Acts 15:30-31 Romans 16:23 1 Corinthians 11:18 1 Timothy 5:16 James 5:14