Re:Verse passage – 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:4-8 (day five).
In our texts this week is Paul’s favorite picture of the church. The body. We see it in Romans, 1 Corinthians, and twice in Ephesians. One of the reasons, is that it helps us think about ourselves properly. See Romans 12:3. If we tend to think more highly of ourselves, the body analogy teaches us that we need each other. We must stay connected because our gifts are to be used with others. If we are prone to think too lowly of ourselves, the image of the body teaches us that others need us. Our gifts are needed for the body to flourish- for others. We all have a part in ministry and mission. So the gifts in the body serve to bring boldness and confidence while at the same time creating humility and submission. Isn’t God’s wisdom incredible? Isn’t life in the Body of Christ powerful and meaningful?
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