What analogy does Paul use in 1 Corinthians 12 for how the body of Christ is put together?
Paul uses the human body as the analogy: the body of Christ is put together like a human body, with many differing functions—fingers and toes—yet all under one central nervous system. Everything is centered in the head, the brain, and so also is the body of Christ.
Les teaches that when the study gets into chapter 12, Paul will make the analogy that the body of Christ is put together like the human body. The human body has various functions, such as fingers and toes, yet all members are under one central nervous system, with everything centered in the head, the brain. So also is the body of Christ. This fits the larger Corinthian context, where Paul addresses church problems and reminds them, "For we being many are one bread."