Today’s topic . . .

SPIRITUAL

GIFTS

What is a “spiritual gift”?

An ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in love to

build up the church.

Why Study This?

Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you

to be ignorant.(1 Corinthians 12:1)

How many . . .

Holy Spirits?

Spiritual gifts?

One Body

Just as each of us has one body with many members,and these members do not all have the same function,

so in Christ we who are many form one body,and each member belongs to all the others.

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.(Romans 12:4-6a)

My Epiglottis

One Body

If the whole body were an eye,where would the sense of hearing be?

If the whole body were an ear,where would the sense of smell be?

But in fact God has arranged the parts of the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.

If they were all one part, where would the body be?As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

(1 Corinthians 12:17-20)

How do you figure out your part of the body?

Do not think of yourselfmore highly than you ought,but rather think of yourself

with sober judgment,in accordance with the measure of faith

God has given you.(Romans 12:3)

What spiritual gifts are there?

“Speaking” Gifts

• Prophecy

• Evangelism

• Pastoring

• Teaching

• Knowledge

• Wisdom

• Encouraging

“Service” Gifts• Serving

• Giving

• Leadership

• Mercy

• Faith

• Helping

• Discernment of spirits

• Administration

“Sign” Gifts

• Miracles

• Healing

• Speaking in tongues

• Interpretation of tongues

Charismatics v.

Cessationists

How must gifts be used?for the common good

(1 Corinthians 12:7)

in love(1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

to build up the church(1 Corinthians 14:12)

in a fitting and orderly way(1 Corinthians 14:40)

The BIG PICTURE

Each one should usewhatever gift he has received

to serve others,faithfully administering God's grace

in its various forms.(1 Peter 4:10)

Questions1.Individual Reflection: Review the list of spiritual gifts in the handout with the Holy Spirit. Ask him to reveal the spiritual gift(s) with which you have been blessed.

2.Group Discussion: Discuss your gift(s) and how you can use ‘em in love to build up the Body.

PRAYER