2. Ephesians 4:1-16

3. Who you are is not who you think you are Who you are is who God says you are

4. How are we gifted? What are our gifts? Why are we gifted?

5. How are we gifted? But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.” Ephesians 4:7 By the gracious hand of Jesus

6. Romans 12:3-8 (Ministry gifts) Exhortation Giving Administration Encouragement Mercy Prophesy Service/helps Teaching 1 Corinthians 12:4-14 (Miraculous gifts) Wisdom Knowledge Faith Healing Miracles Discerning of spirits Prophecy Tongues/interpretation What are our gifts?

7. Gifts Ephesians 4:11 (Offices) Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor/teacher Misc. Passages Celibacy (1 Corinthians 7:7) Martyrdom (1 Corinthian 13:1-3) Missionary

8. Mekebib and Rebecca Gezahegn

13. Why are we gifted? So Christ himself gave (gifts)…to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13

14. Why are we gifted? To encourage mutual serving Goal—internal strengthening Unity around the essentials of the faith Ever–increasing knowledge of Jesus To make the church function like a living, breathing Jesus on the earth

15. How can I know what gift I have? Examine your desires Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit… 1 Corinthians 14:1a Examine how the community responds to you Take advantage of your opportunities