1 Corinthians 12-14 Ephesians 5:15-20
Main Idea: God gifts each of us so we can help each other walk in the presence of the Holy Spirit
Point 1: The church is designed to be a presence holder for the Holy Spirit
Point 2: Spiritual Gifts build up the whole church as well as us
Purpose of manifestation gifts – so we can help each other walk in the visible presence of the Holy Spirit
- Wisdom: The gift of being able to sort through facts and data to discover what needs to be done for the church.
- Word of Knowledge: This is the gift of someone who actively pursues knowledge of the Bible. This person may also enjoy analyzing biblical data.
- Faith: People with this gift have such great confidence in the power and promises of God that they can stand strong in their belief, no matter what may try to shake them. They can also stand up for the church and for their faith in such a way as to defend and move it forward.
- Healing: A capability used by God to restore others, be that physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually.
- Miracles: Supernatural events that occur outside the bounds of what is natural. By definition, they are rare and out of the ordinary.
Point 3: Church is more than a sermon and a song
Life Change Challenge: Come to church with the expectation that God wants to give His presence away through your gifting
Reflection:
I hear the Holy Spirit saying…
I live this truth out by…