4. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1.What did the Apostles mean when they spoke of our being “gifted”? They meant that we have been “graced” by God.

5. 2. What does it mean to be a good steward of your gift? (1 Peter 4:10) A steward is a “manager” of the gift of God. We are to exercise our gift to serve one another.

6. 3. Love is the divine principle in serving one another. Read the following passages and record the key traits of love. a. Gal. 5:14 b. I Cor. 16:14 c. Eph. 4:15 d. Eph. 5:2

7. 4. How well does our society do in practicing (Phil. 2:4)?

8. 5.How well are you doing in looking out for the interests of others over your own interests?

9. 6.List your spiritual gift(s).

10. 7. How are you using these gifts?

11. 8. If you are not using your spiritual gift(s), how can you become a good steward of your gift(s)?

12. 9.What action steps do you need to take to get busy for God this week?

13. “ A Time to Serve ” 1.Am I spending too much time on urgent but unimportant tasks? 2. I am spending most of my time in Quadrant 3.Which Quadrant best aligns with today’s Bible discussion on Christian service? 4. Am I serving in areas where my giftedness and passion lie? 5. What ministry am I currently involved in, or could I be involved in, in my ABF, that fulfills my passion?