Spiritual Gifts
There is often a lot of controversy over spiritual gifts. There is debate on what are true spiritual gifts, and what are not spiritual gifts. We place a lot of importance on these, because they are gifts from our Heavenly Father.
There is often a lot of controversy over spiritual gifts. There is debate on what are true spiritual gifts, and what are not spiritual gifts. We place a lot of importance on these, because they are gifts from our Heavenly Father. Kids will squabble over gifts, especially if one feels that their gift is less than someone else's gift. What can we learn in reading scripture about spiritual gifts?
1 Corinthians 12: 4 - 11
- What gifts are mentioned here?
- Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Miracles, Healing, Prophesy, Discernment, Unknown languages, Interpretation
1 Corinthians 12: 28 - 31
- What stands out here?
- Here are some of the parts …
- We should desire the most helpful gifts
1 Corinthians 13: 1 - 13
- What part does Love play in all of this?
- What things last forever, and which is greatest?
Romans 12: 1 - 5
- How can we worship Him?
- Who Changes us?
- How does He do this?
- How do we find His will for us?
- How do we measure ourselves?
- What do we need to be careful of doing?
Romans 12: 6 - 8
- What gifts are mentioned here?
- Prophesy, Serving, Teach, Encourage, Giving, Leadership, Showing Kindness
Romans 12: 9 - 13
- What do we see again in regards to gifts?
Ephesians 4: 7 - 16
- What gifts did He give to the Church?
- Why?
- How should we speak truth?
1 Peter 4: 8 - 11
- How should we think about our spiritual Gifts?
- How many gifts are there?
- What are the gift's purpose?
- How should we treat one another?
We are all part of the body of Christ, and each is gifted differently. We are not gifted to make one better than another, but we are gifted to work together as the body of Christ. We can only do so much alone, but together our gifts can be used for much much more than we could ever imagine.