6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Romans 12:6-8

 

 

Gifted

 

 

(Who) 1. I am uniquely gifted by God…

 

 

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.
Romans 12:6

 

 

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10

 

 

(Why) 2. …to serve others…

 

 

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.
Romans 12:6

 

 

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
1 Corinthians 12:7

 

 

(How) 3. …MARVELOUSLY!

 

 

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.
Romans 12:6

 

 

11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:11-12

 

 

The Seven Gifts Listed

 

 

1. Prophecy

 

 

…If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith…
Romans 12:6

 

 

We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
2 Peter 1:19

 

 

“The peculiar gift of explaining revelation.”
J. Calvin

 

 

Instructing hearts and moving wills ahead.

 

 

2. Serving

 

 

…if it is serving, then serve…
Romans 12:7

 

 

And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues.
1 Corinthians 12:28

 

 

Being helpful.

 

 

3. Teaching

 

 

…if it is teaching, then teach…
Romans 12:7

 

 

And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues.
1 Corinthians 12:28

 

 

Informing minds for implementation.

 

 

4. Encouragement

 

 

…if it is to encourage, then give encouragement…
Romans 12:8

 

 

When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 13:43

 

 

Comforting and urging others on.

 

 

5. Giving

 

 

…if it is giving, then give generously…
Romans 12:8

 

 

36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), 37 sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.
Acts 4:36-37

 

 

Sharing with others whole-heartedly.

 

 

6. Leadership

 

 

…if it is to lead, do it diligently…
Romans 12:8

 

 

2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:2-3

 

 

Knowing where to go and how to get there with others.

 

 

7. Mercy

 

 

…if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully…
Romans 12:8

 

 

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Luke 10:25-37

 

 

Showing kindness to the hurting.

 

 

Ready for a next step?

 

 

1. Take the Spiritual Gift Inventory (Pick one up @ Guest Services)

 

 

2. Sign up for the SHAPE Class (Sep 7 | 5-7:30PM)