“People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.”

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“People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.” Proverbs 27:17 (TEV)

1. Find your purpose in the _______ of God. family

“. You are members of God's very own family “...You are members of God's very own family... and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” Ephesians 2:19 (LB)

Share what you have and who you are.

“All the believers met together constantly and shared everything with each other.” Acts 2:44 (LB)

Share what you have and who you are. Share your home.

“Open your homes to each other.” 1 Peter 4:9 (NCV)

2. Find your purpose through discovering your _____. gifts

“The whole Body is fitted together perfectly “The whole Body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole Body is healthy and growing and full of love.” Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)

Each of us has a gift to share contribute to the family.

“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV)

Each of us has a gift to share contribute to the family. Spiritual gifts are given for the good of the family and at the Spirit’s discretion.

“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV)

“All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.” 1 Corinthians 12:11 (NIV)

3. Find your purpose through discovering your ________. ministry

“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” Acts 2:46 (NIV)

Read: Acts 6:1-6