1. Gifted for worship 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

2. Where we are… Chapter 10 –Seek the good of your church family –Glorify God Chapter 11 –Do the above in worship –Do so without distracting; focused on HIM

3. A Crash course: the basics v. 1-11 Some Definitions

4. Definitions… Unaware –Ignorant, uninformed, prone to un- or misuse Spiritual Gifts (“pneumatikon” = spiritual things) –By context (vs 8-11), meaning is understood –Elsewhere: Charismata – charis = grace –Graced, free, undeserved enablings of the Spirit

5. Definitions… A SPIRITUAL GIFT: A special enabling, given by the Holy Spirit to every believer when they trust Christ, to be used to minister to God and others, building up the Body of Christ.

6. A Crash course: the basics v. 1-11 Some Definitions Exalting Jesus Varied Unity…Unified Variety The List

7. The spiritual gifts… Evangelism Exhortation Teaching Administration Leadership Pastoring Wisdom Knowledge Faith Giving Service Helps Mercy Discernment Apostleship Prophecy Tongues Interpretation of Tongues Healings Miracles

8. An Illustration: the body v. 12-27 I’m a big part of ONE BIG WHOLE

11. An Illustration: the body v. 12-27 I’m a big part of ONE BIG WHOLE I’m not a whole body, can’t do it alone!

14. An Illustration: the body v. 12-27 I’m a big part of ONE BIG WHOLE I’m NOT a whole body, can’t do it alone! I’m NEEDED!

17. An Illustration: the body v. 12-19 I’m a big part of ONE BIG WHOLE I’m not a whole body, can’t do it alone! I’m NEEDED! I’M NEEDY!

20. An Illustration: the body v. 12-19 I’m a big part of ONE BIG WHOLE I’m not a whole body, can’t do it alone! I’m NEEDED! I’M NEEDY!

21. application: weaker vs. greater v. 20-31 “Greater” how? Good (at least, OK) to want them But…NO superiority Remember context: God, then others! The more excellent way…

22. Summary truths… Only for believers (1 Cor 2:14, 12:27-28) Each has at least one gift (1 Cor 7:7, 1 Pet 4:10) No believer receives all (Rom 12:4-5, 1 Cor 12:21) No single gift to all (1 Cor 12:29-30) You can’t work for/earn them (Eph 4:7)

23. Summary truths… Holy Spirit determines gifting (1 Cor 12:11) Given permanently (Rom 11:29) Indicate call & purpose (Rom 12:2-8)) Accountable for their use (1 Pet 4:10) Must be used with love (1 Cor 13, Rom 12:9-11)

26. What do I do now? From “Spiritual Gifts” (Bobby Clinton) Study the gifts/analyze yourself Have gifting confirmed by others Confirm in Ministry – start serving! Sign up for DISCOVER YOUR MINISTRY

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