Our Text:
1 Peter 4:10-11 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
POINT: Being a gift of “grace”, means, you don’t
Q: What does it tell you?
A: He is
“God so loved the world that He….GAVE…” - John 3:16a
POINT: Your relationship with God,
A: It is “that which is given
POINT: God graciously
“but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” - Romans 5:8
POINT: But because God IS love (1 John 4:8), His love won’t
“As each as received a gift…”
Q: What’s the gift?
A: Well, it’s the expression of His “
Q: What does THAT mean?
A: Well the word means, “varied”, “variety”, “diversity”, different kinds.
POINT: There are
“…in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ” - 1 Peter 4:11
POINT: And because it’s the gift God has uniquely given YOU, you will find your
POINT: Spiritual gifts are NOT
POINT: My natural gifts and God’s spiritual gifts
Q: What are Spiritual Gifts?
A: Spiritual gifts are gifts of God’s
POINT: They come to us by
POINT: They are given
POINT: And they are given to
POINT: Both natural ability and spiritual gifts need to be
Q: HOW do you discern your spiritual gifting?
A: Through
A:
The Invitation:
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you….”
The Promise:
8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”
The Why:
9 Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? 11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! “ - Matthew 7:7-11
POINT: This is why you were created!
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BONUS: A Deeper Dive on Spritual Gifts
The Various Spiritual Gifts: Take a moment to look up each!
Apostle: Ephesians 4:11 & 1 Corinthians 12:28
Prophet: Romans 12:6, 1 Corinthans 14:3
Miracles: 1 Corinthians 12:10
Healing: 1 Corinthians 12:9
Tongues: 1 Corinthians 12:28
Interpretation of Tongues: 1 Corinthians 12:10
Evangelism: Ephesians 4:11
Pastor-Teacher: Ephesians 4:11
Teacher: Romans 12:7, 1 Cornthans 12:28
Service: Romans 12:7
Helps: 1 Corinthaians 12:28
Faith: 1 Corinthans 12:9
Exhortation: Romans 12:8
Discerning Spirits: 1 Corinthans 12:10
Showing Mercy: Romans 12:8
Giving: Romans 12:8
Admistration: Romans 12:8, 1 Corinthians 12:28
Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 12:28
Knowledge: 1 Corinthians 12:8
Q: Which of these are particularly interesting to you? Why?
Q: Are any of these NOT appealing? Why?
Q: Of the ones that stick out to you, what about them makes them interesting and helpful?
Q: Looking tat this list have you seen others who seem to have these gifts?
Q: What was their impact on your life, the life of others, etc?
Q: How might you “grow” in the gift God has given you?
Prayer:
* Commit discovering your spiritual gift to prayer!
* As you begin to pray about your gift, what changes do you notice in your attitude, faith, lifestyle, etc.?