Entrusted: Wisely Using God’s Gifts Love Makes the Difference 1 Peter 4:7–11

Memory Verse Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

Learning Goals Explore: Students will understand that spiritual gifts are to be used selflessly through the power of God working in the lives of His people. Transform: Students will compare what a spiritual gift looks like when it is used selflessly to how it looks when it is used selfishly.

Discussion Why is love so important in the Church? How does a lack of love affect our witness to the world? What can we do to be good stewards of spiritual gifts? How does serving one another bring glory to God? How can you use your spiritual gifts to be a blessing and honor God?

Key Study 1. We show the sincerity of our love when we minister without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:7–9

Key Study 2. We use our gifts as an expression of God’s grace to others. 1 Peter 4:10

Key Study 3. We must rely on God as the source of our ability to serve others. 1 Peter 4:11