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and analyze information Knowledge is the supernatural ability to discover, gather, and analyze information that can be used to strengthen the body of Christ.

Knowledge Characteristics: Often a partner gift with teaching or administration

Knowledge Characteristics: Enjoys research and study

Knowledge Characteristics: Strongly connected with the Bible

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

1) Peter with Ananias and Sapphira – Acts 5:3-4 Knowledge Examples: 1) Peter with Ananias and Sapphira – Acts 5:3-4

Knowledge Examples: Peter’s answer to Jesus’ question

“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’

‘But what about you. ’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am ‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’

Jesus answered, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.’” Matthew 16:13-17

to meet specific needs in the body of Christ. Wisdom is the supernatural ability to receive and share practical insight into how knowledge can be used to meet specific needs in the body of Christ.

Wisdom Characteristics: Helps believers grow “He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” Colossians 1:28

Application of wisdom: “Am I going to just talk the talk, or am I going to walk the walk?”

Wisdom Characteristics: 2) God is the source

“My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding,

all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2-3

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

For it is written: ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.’” 1 Corinthians 1:18

Wisdom Characteristics: 3) Should always line up with Scripture and prayer.

“For ’Who has known the mind of the Lord so as so instruct him?’ But we have the mind of Christ.’” 1 Corinthians 2:16

Wisdom Characteristics: 4) Is used for solving difficult problems, resolving conflict, and defending Christianity.

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17

Wisdom Examples: Jesus and the coin

“Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. They came to him and said, ‘Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity.

You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?

Should we pay or shouldn’t we. ’ But Jesus knew their hypocrisy Should we pay or shouldn’t we?’ But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. ‘Why are you trying to trap me?’ he asked. ‘Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.’ They brought the coin, and he asked them,

‘Whose image is this? And whose inscription?’ ‘Caesar’s,’ they replied. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.’ And they were amazed at him.” Mark 12:13-17

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Wisdom Examples: Peter and God’s amazing grace

“’The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to keep the law of Moses.’” Acts 15:5b

“After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: ‘Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.

God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.

Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of Gentiles a yoke that neither we nor our ancestors have been able to bear? No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.’” Acts 15:7-11