1 Corinthians 13:1

Facts:

1. List the things Paul says it is possible to do or have without love, and the results of each.

Speak in tongues of men and angels	w/out love	I am only a resounding gong or clanging cymbal
have the gift of prophecy and can understand all mysteries and knowledge	w/out love	I am nothing
have a faith that can move mountains	w/out love	I am nothing
give all I possess to the poor	w/out love	I gain nothing
surrender my body to the flames	w/out love	I gain nothing
What to all these have in common. Not just a list. Who sees it? Why appropriate for his readers? What sort of activity was each of these on the left? worship, forth-telling (truth), mountain- moving, sacrifice--all fall into what larger category? religious activities

Interpretation:

context:

In what ways were the Corinthians engaged in the things on the left side of our chart, but without love? How do you see them speaking in the tongues of men and even angels for instance, but only succeeding in making noise?

comparison:

Why does Paul say a person is nothing if they have the gift of prophecy in their possession and understand everything but don't possess love? give me scripture. prophecy will end, only love lasts. If you were the authority we would be studying the book of _________________(your name here).

miniapp: Do Xians today ever use prophecy without love? SDA's? What is the result of true information being used without true love? What would become of our religious experience if that prophecy were to become obsolete?

comparison:

If a person is making great sacrifices and not gaining anything, what do you know about that person's reason for making those sacrifices?

miniapp: Do you know anyone who has made great sacrifices, but never seems to get anything out of it?

application:

What one thing do you want to be sure of if you are going to engage in worshipping, truth telling, mountaing moving, and sacrifice? How can I make sure I have love when I do it?