God’s Gifted People are Better Together
Big Truth:
God's Gifted People are Better Together
Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:27-31; 1 Peter 4:8; Hebrews 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Bible Verse:
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.”
Big Ideas:
- God’s gifted people are one body.
- God’s gifted people need one another.
- God’s gifted people suffer and rejoice together.
Bible Passage:
1 Corinthians 12:12-26Identity:
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.
