Lesson 8 1st Quarter 2017

But there are differences of gifts, but the same Spirit. Memory Text 1Corinthians 12:4-6 But there are differences of gifts, but the same Spirit.  And there are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.  And there are differences of workings, but it is the same God working all things in all.  Writes Paul

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one 1Corinthians 12:7  But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:  1Corinthians 12:11  But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.  Sunday

But to every one of us is given grace according to Monday Paul writes Ephesians 4:6, 7  One God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in you all.  But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 

of healings, helps, governments, diversities 1Corinthians 12:14, 15  For the body is not one member, but many. If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?  1Corinthians 12:27-30  Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular. ..First apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.  Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?  Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 

The Purpose of Spiritual gifts Tuesday 1Corinthians 12:7  But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. Ephesians 4:12, 13  For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:  Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:  Writes Paul The Purpose of Spiritual gifts

But earnestly desire the best gifts. Wednesday 1Corinthians 14:1  Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.  1Corinthians 12:31  But earnestly desire the best gifts. Romans 12:6  Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;  Writes Paul Ephesians 4:13 ’till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;’   

discerning of spirits; 1 Corinthians 12:7  But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 1Corinthians 12:10  …To another the discerning of spirits; 1 John 4:1  Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.  Thursday

"To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.“ Isaiah 8:20. The people of God are directed to the Scriptures as their safeguard against the influence of false teachers and the delusive power of spirits of darkness.’ The Great Controversy p.593

‘To every soul will come the searching test: Shall I obey God rather than men? The decisive hour is even now at hand. Are our feet planted on the rock of God's immutable word? Are we prepared to stand firm in defence of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus?’ Ibid