Small Group Leadership Unity of the Spirit Ephesians Ch. 4 © Copyright 2012 Mark Jorich

What Christ has given us

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Eph. 4:7

What Christ has given us But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Eph. 4:7 Measure of grace (KJV)

What Christ has given us “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive”. Measure of grace Eph. 4:8

What Christ has given us “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive”. Measure of grace Eph. 4:8 Salvation (KJV)b

What Christ has given us “gave gifts unto men”. Measure of grace Salvation

What Christ has given us “gave gifts unto men”. Measure of grace Salvation And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Eph. 4:11

What Christ has given us “gave gifts unto men”. Measure of grace Salvation And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Eph. 4:11 Gifts for edification (KJV)

What Christ has given us He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Measure of grace Salvation Gifts for edification

What Christ has given us He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Measure of grace Salvation Gifts for edification In the original language fil means to bring to completion or perfection.

What Christ has given us He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Measure of grace Salvation Gifts for edification (perfect)

What Christ has given us He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Measure of grace Salvation Gifts for edification (perfect) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some; pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.

What Christ has given us He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Measure of grace Salvation Gifts for edification (perfect) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some; pastors and teachers; 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. Eph. 4:10-13

What Christ has given us He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Measure of grace Salvation Gifts for edification (perfect) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some; pastors and teachers; 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. Eph. 4:10-13 God wants us to use our gifts to bring his body to completion or perfection. (KJV)

Leader

1. A leader cannot give what he does not have.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. a. People must want what you are, not what you say!

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. a. People must want what you are, not what you say! When people look at us they must see Jesus.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. a. People must want what you are, not what you say! When people look at us they must see Jesus. My friends I have been around and I can tell you that there is a DRAMA QUEEN gospel, an ANGRY GOD gospel, a PROSPERITY gospel, a HOBBY gospel, there is a gospel of ZEAL BUT NOT ACCORDING TO KNOWLEDGE and many others. We must be offering the true gospel.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. a. People must want what you are, not what you say! When people look at us they must see Jesus. My friends I have been around and I can tell you that there is a DRAMA QUEEN gospel, an ANGRY GOD gospel, a PROSPERITY gospel, a HOBBY gospel, there is a gospel of ZEAL BUT NOT ACCORDING TO KNOWLEDGE and many others. We must be offering the true gospel.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Out of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Out of the heart the mouth speaketh. If you listen carefully when people talk, you can hear fear, anger, pride and low self-esteem.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Out of the heart the mouth speaketh. If you listen carefully when people talk, you can hear fear, anger, pride and low self-esteem. As you listen, you will hear the lies they believe about themselves and God.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. 3. A leader must know where, were going.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. 3. A leader must know where, were going. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. 3. A leader must know where, were going. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. “Put off concerning the former conversation the old man which is corrupt”.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. 3. A leader must know where, were going. 4. A leader must know how to get there.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. 3. A leader must know where, were going. 4. A leader must know how to get there. But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. 3. A leader must know where, were going. 4. A leader must know how to get there. But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things. I John 2:27 tells us because of the anointing we have, you need no man teach you.

Leader 1. A leader cannot give what he does not have. 2. A leader must listen and understand what they are hearing. 3. A leader must know where, were going. 4. A leader must know how to get there. But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things. I John 2:27 tells us because of the anointing we have, you need no man teach you. In an honest, open small group we learn as we listen to each other.

God uses small groups to heal our hearts

This is what some of your people will look like at the beginning.

We are starting at a place of 1. Vanity (aimlessness)

We are starting at a place of 1. Vanity (aimlessness) This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind. (aimlessness) Eph. 4:17 (KJV)

We are starting at a place of 1. Vanity (aimlessness) 2. Ignorance Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them.

We are starting at a place of 1. Vanity (aimlessness) 2. Ignorance Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them. Because of the blindness of their heart. 3. Blindness Eph. 4:18 (KJV)

We are starting at a place of 1. Vanity (aimlessness) 2. Ignorance Corrupt according to the deceitful lusts. 3. Blindness Eph. 4:22 (KJV) 4. Deceived b

We are starting at a place of 1. Vanity (aimlessness) 2. Ignorance The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has annointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom to the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. 3. Blindness 4. Deceived Isa. 61:1 (TNIV)

We are starting at a place of 1. Vanity (aimlessness) 2. Ignorance The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has annointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom to the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. 3. Blindness 4. Deceived Isa. 61:1 (TNIV) It says in Ephesians that Christ led captivity captive. He took the enemies slaves and made them his.

We are starting at a place of 1. Vanity (aimlessness) 2. Ignorance The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has annointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom to the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. 3. Blindness 4. Deceived Isa. 61:1 (TNIV) It says in Ephesians that Christ led captivity captive. He took the enemies slaves and made them his. When Jesus says “your free, come with me. The enemy is standing there lying to you saying, no you cannot leave.

Some of the issues that will resolve themselves will be.

Lying, greed, anger, corrupt communication, bitterness, wrath, clamor (drama), evil speaking and malice.

Some of the issues that will resolve themselves will be. Lying, greed, anger, corrupt communication, bitterness, wrath, clamor (drama), evil speaking and malice. These issues are all based on the lies we believe.

Some of the issues that will resolve themselves will be. Lying, greed, anger, corrupt communication, bitterness, wrath, clamor (drama), evil speaking and malice. These issues are all based on the lies we believe. These issues will disappear as we begin to replace these lies with truth.

1. Being humble and gentle.

2. Unity (like a family)

1. Being humble and gentle. 2. Unity (like a family) 3. Being at peace.

1. Being humble and gentle. 2. Unity (like a family) 3. Being at peace. 4. Always edify (build up)

1. Being humble and gentle. 2. Unity (like a family) 3. Being at peace. 4. Always edify (build up) 5. Let others see that you are learning and growing.

1. Being humble and gentle. 2. Unity (like a family) 3. Being at peace. 4. Always edify (build up) 5. Let others see that you are learning and growing. 6. Forgive, overlook, be longsuffering, give them time to grow.

1. Being humble and gentle. 2. Unity (like a family) 3. Being at peace. 4. Always edify (build up) 5. Let others see that you are learning and growing. 6. Forgive, overlook, be longsuffering, give them time to grow. (Christ) From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love

1. Being humble and gentle. 2. Unity (like a family) 3. Being at peace. 4. Always edify (build up) 5. Let others see that you are learning and growing. 6. Forgive, overlook, be longsuffering, give them time to grow. (Christ) From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love This is a group effort! Eph. 4:16 (KJV)

People who are magically changed when they get saved are faking some, most or all of it.

This is why our Church’s are filled with the backslidden.

People who are magically changed when they get saved are faking some, most or all of it. This is why our Church’s are filled with the backslidden. They don’t even realize they are doing it.

People who are magically changed when they get saved are faking some, most or all of it. This is why our Church’s are filled with the backslidden. They don’t even realize they are doing it. The Heart is incredibly deceitful, people have an idea of how Christians are supposed to act so they begin to act it out. They can live in this state of acting for the rest of their lives.

People who are magically changed when they get saved are faking some, most or all of it. This is why our Church’s are filled with the backslidden. They don’t even realize they are doing it. The Heart is incredibly deceitful, people have an idea of how Christians are supposed to act so they begin to act it out. They can live in this state of acting for the rest of their lives. This is a problem, because how you act replaces a relationship with God.

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