Community Group Questions: February 8th-14th

February 8th, 2026
by Karissa Smith

1 Corinthians 1:4-9

4 "I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus, 5 that you were enriched in him in every way, in all speech and all knowledge. 6 In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, 7 so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful; you were called by him into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."

Discussion Questions

The greatest cause for thanksgiving as Paul sees it is God's grace, or his love without strings. But he is as warm in his thanks that God gives this to other Christians as in his gratitude for what God gives to him. Do Christians thank God warmly enough for blessings given to others? Do we also give thanks for "mixed" blessings (e.g., when the gift of speech in Corinth was both a blessing and a snare)?
Can thanks ever be self-centered (e.g., when one person receives something at the expense of another's losing it)?
Paul says the Corinthians were "enriched in every way" through Christ. What does it mean to be spiritually rich?
Many Christians fear they lack something necessary to follow God faithfully. What "lacks" do you fear in your own spiritual life?
How does the promise that we "do not lack any spiritual gift" address those fears?
What's the difference between a "spiritual gift" and a "grace gift" (charismata)? Why does that distinction matter?
How can celebrating God's work in other people's lives help us become more thankful people overall?

Key Takeaways

Our salvation is entirely God's work—from beginning to end, it depends on His faithfulness, not our merit.
God has equipped us with everything we need—we don't lack any spiritual gift necessary to live for Him.
Gratitude should focus on God's work in others—celebrating what God does in other people's lives cultivates a thankful heart.
Our future is secure in Christ—we will stand blameless before God because of Jesus' finished work, not our performance.
Fellowship with Christ is our calling—we're not called to a checklist of religious duties but to covenant relationship with Jesus.

Practical Applications for the week:

Gratitude Journal for Others: During your prayer times this week, write down 3-5 people and specifically thank God for what He's doing in their lives. Be as specific as possible about the grace gifts you see in them.
Encourage Someone: Reach out to someone in your church or small group and tell them specifically what you're grateful for about how God is working in their life.
Meditate on Security: When you're tempted to doubt your salvation or feel you're not "good enough," remind yourself: "God will strengthen me to the end. My assurance is in Christ's work, not mine."
Identify Your Gifts: Reflect on the spiritual gifts God has given you. Ask a trusted friend or mentor what gifts they see in you. Pray about how you can use these gifts to serve others.
Combat Anxiety with Truth: When you feel anxious about what you lack, return to verse 7: "You do not lack any spiritual gift." Ask God to help you trust His provision.