Finding Our Function in The Body

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Finding Our Function in The Body Romans 12:1-8 “What is my function in the body of Christ?” “How do I determine what function(s) I have?”

Finding Our Function in The Body EXAMINE THE FUNCTIONS PROPHECY (Preaching) - The Greek word propheteia is defined as “the speaking forth of the mind counsel of God” - Vine’s MINISTRY (Serving) - The Greek word diakonia means “to serve” It is often used to describe any sort of service 2 Timothy 4:5; Romans 16:1-2

Finding Our Function in The Body EXAMINE THE FUNCTIONS TEACHING (Instructing) - Acts 18:26; Titus 2:4; James 3:1 EXHORTING (Building up) - Hebrews 3:12-13 GIVING (Sharing) - 2 Corinthians 9:8-11; Philippians 4:15-17 LEADING (Shepherding) - Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-3; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 SHOWING MERCY (Loving) - Matthew 25:31-36

Finding Our Function in The Body EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITIES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TRY SERVING IN ALL AREAS OPEN TO YOU DON'T GIVE UP AFTER THE FIRST FEW TRIES

Finding Our Function in The Body INQUIRE FOR ADVICE OTHERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE OBJECTIVE - Romans 12:3 ESPECIALLY MATURE CHRISTIANS

Finding Our Function in The Body CONCLUSION The more diligent one can be to … Examine the functions of service in the body of Christ Explore the opportunities to learn and serve in the different functions Inquire for advice from others Then the challenge becomes one of being diligent in utilizing our function As Paul admonishes his readers in our text - cf. Romans 12:6-8 As Peter admonishes his readers in his epistle - cf. 1 Peter 4:10-11