1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 14:5?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 14:5 emphasize the importance of prophecy over speaking in tongues?

3. What role does edification play in the context of 1 Corinthians 14:5?

4. How can we apply the desire for prophecy in our church today?

5. How does 1 Corinthians 14:5 connect with the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12?

6. What steps can we take to prioritize edification in our spiritual gifts?

7. What does 1 Corinthians 14:5 reveal about the importance of prophecy over speaking in tongues?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 14:5 challenge the practice of speaking in tongues in modern churches?

9. Why does Paul emphasize prophecy in 1 Corinthians 14:5?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14?

11. What is the gift of speaking in tongues?

12. What is the purpose of interpreting tongues?

13. What is glossolalia?

14. What is the purpose of speaking in tongues?1. How does Paul’s preference for prophecy over tongues in 1 Corinthians 14:5 reflect the broader theme of edification in the church?

2. In what ways can the principle of intelligibility in worship (as seen in 1 Corinthians 14) be applied to modern church services?

3. How does the emphasis on love in 1 Corinthians 13 relate to the use of spiritual gifts in chapter 14?

4. What are some practical ways believers can seek to edify others in their church community today?

5. How can the teachings in 1 Corinthians 14:5 guide us in understanding the balance between personal spiritual experiences and corporate worship?1. How does Paul's discussion of tongues and prophecy shape your understanding of spiritual gifts?

2. How can we apply the principle of edification in the exercise of our individual spiritual gifts today?

3. What role does understanding play in your spiritual life and in your interaction with others?

4. How do Paul's guidelines on orderly worship resonate with your experience of church services?

5. In what ways does Paul's instruction about women in the church challenge or affirm your understanding of women's roles in church?

6. How do you perceive the balance between personal spiritual experiences and communal edification?

7. Why do you think Paul emphasizes maturity in thinking about spiritual gifts?

8. How can we promote understanding and orderliness in our worship services today?

9. How do Paul's teachings on tongues and prophecy apply to modern day practices in the church?

10. How can we ensure that our pursuit of spiritual gifts leads to the edification of the church rather than self-promotion?

11. How does the principle of doing everything for edification affect your approach to Christian service?

12. How can you apply the principles from this chapter to your own use of spiritual gifts?

13. How do you balance personal spiritual experiences with communal edification in your own life?

14. How does Paul's emphasis on understanding and edification inform your approach to Christian worship?

15. How do Paul's teachings about orderliness in worship challenge or affirm your experiences in the Church?

16. How might Paul's instructions about the role of women in the Church be applied in today's context?

17. What steps can we take to ensure that our worship services edify everyone present?

18. What does it mean to be 'mature in thinking' about spiritual gifts in our current context?

19. In what ways do you feel called to edify others in your Christian community?

20. How can the guidelines provided in this chapter be a blueprint for harmonious and edifying worship in our time?

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