Elbow Bone Connected to the Cuboid Bone

I Corinthians 12:12–27

The image of society as a body was not original to Paul, but what he did with it was.

Ancient writers used the image to explain the dominance of the powerful or the need for a stable hierarchy.

In his use of this image, Paul:

• created a new primary identity (v. 12–13)

• dissolved status boundaries (v. 13, 21–24)

• reframed power as service (v. 22–25)

• made you responsible for knowing something about those who are “other” than you (v. 25–26)

How can I be more aware and honor others? (1 Peter 2:17)