A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
What safeguards does Paul give for prophecy in a gathering?
Paul instructs people to speak in turn, let others weigh what is said, and pursue the peace of the gathering.
Read the passage in context
- 1 Corinthians 14:26–33 · KJV
The chapter addresses situations where several people want to contribute. Paul gives a practical order so the church can hear and learn.
From the passage to daily life
Read verse 29 beside verse 3. Testing what is said supports the purpose of strengthening, encouraging, and comforting people.
Discussion and reflection
- What safeguards does Paul give for prophecy in a gathering?
Paul instructs people to speak in turn, let others weigh what is said, and pursue the peace of the gathering.
- What can a leader do if a message seems questionable?
Give the group room to weigh it, compare it with Scripture, and address concerns without shaming people.
Put the study into practice
Discuss how your group would handle an unclear or disputed statement.
Historical source · SermonIndex transcript attributed to Smith Wigglesworth · Open the archived message
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