Read 1 Corinthians 10-12
1 Corinthians 12:28 says, "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues." This verse sounds like Paul has set up a hierarchy of gifts. Some are more important than others, so they’re mentioned first. Some gifts are so unimportant they were not even mentioned.
Looking at this verse again, it’s not a hierarchy, it’s a history line. Apostles had to come first, prophets next, then teachers, in order to spread the gospel. In order to tell somebody about Jesus, you have to know Him first.
Just like all parts of our human bodies work together, all of us are part of the church body and can work together, no matter what our gift is. Preachers aren’t needed if there’s no one to preach to. No one will want to come to church if there is no one who keeps it clean and keeps things in order. No matter how unseen our part is, we’re necessary.
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