Spiritual Gifts Are Not For Us
Big Truth:
Spiritual Gifts Are Not For Us
1 Corinthians 12:28, 11-12; Ephesians 4:6-8
Bible Verse:
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.”
Big Ideas:
- Spiritual gifts help us grow in humility.
- Spiritual gifts remind us that we belong to God and one another.
- Spiritual gifts are to be used for the good of God’s people.
Bible Passage:
Romans 12:1-9Identity:
FOCUS – I AM CALLED
SERIES: GOD IS THE GIFT GIVER – I AM GIFTED
This series serves as an introduction to the Holy Spirit, who He is, His role in the life of a Jesus follower, and His gifts in our lives. We are called to follow God, to serve for His purposes, and to use our gifts for His glory. This series will help students understand why and how they are gifted by God.
Every student should know that:
- Every good gift comes from the Father.
- They have been specifically and uniquely gifted to bring God glory.
- Spiritual gifts are given for the edification of the body of Christ.
Every student should strive to:
- Pursue unity with other members of their church family.
- Use their gifts for the good of God’s people.
- Practice regular repentance and obedience.
Every student should feel:
- Thankful for the various gifts God has given their church family.
- Convicted of the ways they bear the fruit of the flesh.
- Secure in their standing as God’s children through the Holy Spirit.
Every student should want:
- To be known for loving others like Jesus loves.
- To learn more about their spiritual gifts and the gifts of others.
- To both suffer and rejoice with God’s people.
