CrossPointe,

Individual rights and civil liberties are at the core of American culture, but while these are wonderful priorities for governing society they can be debilitating for Christ-centered community.

This Sunday we'll continue our study of the spiritual gifts with a look at 1 Corinthians 12:12–31. In this text, Paul encourages the Corinthians to understand the deep interconnectedness that should mark the life of a local church.

Here are a few passages to help you prepare your heart for Sunday:

• 1 Corinthians 12–14 (Read these chapters slowly and often these next few weeks.)
• Philippians 2:1–11 (a beautiful text exhorting us to “one another”-focused humility, like Jesus exhibits)
• Romans 12:9–21

Grace and peace,

Brad