Gifted (Part 3: Ephesians 4:11; 1 Corinthians 12:28)
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Introduction
Attention:
Q. Have you ever gotten a gift that you could use to help someone else?
Maybe guitar?
Usually, gifts are for us
But spiritual gifts aren’t just for us; they are to help us equip others
Finishing up our Gifted series
Concluding with Ephesians 4:11; 1 Corinthians 12:28
Need:
Purpose in helping others
The gifts we haven’t gotten to yet
Called to ministry
All to some extent
Some vocationally
Body
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
The Big Idea:
God gives spiritual gifts to equip others for the work of the ministry
The Big Question:
What Spiritual gifts does God give for the work of the ministry?
Apostleship
11 And he gave the apostles...
Explanation:
Q. What does it mean to be an apostle?
Eye witness of Jesus
Called by Him
Able to write Scripture
The gift: not to be confused with the office of being an apostle
A distinct category here in Ephesians
Q. What is the gift of apostleship, and how is it different than being an apostle?
Desire to spread the Gospel wide
And they are good at it
Church planters/missionaries
Have a heart for people of various locations and cultures
Leaders of leaders, minister of ministers
They are influencers
Risk takers
Martyrs
Q. How many of you had this gift high on your list?
Q. What are some ways that you could use it?
Go on a missions trip
Help out a church plant
Start a local outreach
The Big Idea:
God gives spiritual gifts to equip others for the work of the ministry
The Big Question:
What Spiritual gifts does God give for the work of the ministry?
Apostleship
Prophecy
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets...
Explanation:
Q. Based on past weeks, what is the gift of prophecy and how is it different than holding the office of prophet?
More “forthetelling” than foretelling
Different from OT (no longer an office)
The human interpretation of revelation
Q. How many of you had this gift high on your list?
Q. What are some ways that you could use it?
Counseling
Volunteer church leader
Vocational ministry
The Big Idea:
God gives spiritual gifts to equip others for the work of the ministry
The Big Question:
What Spiritual gifts does God give for the work of the ministry?
Apostleship
Prophecy
Evangelism
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists...
Explanation:
Q. What does it mean for Christians to have the gift of evangelism?
A calling for all Christians
But some are given an extra measure of faith and effectiveness
Greek: “One who brings good news.”
Clearly and effectively communicate the Gospel
A burden for the lost
Going out of their way to share
Overcoming the fear or rejection
Communicate with all types of people
Having non Christian friends
Open to the leading of the HS to share with random people
Q. How many of you had this gift high on your list?
Q. What are some ways that you could use it?
Evangelism projects
Practicing apologetics
Share the Gospel with a family/friend
The Big Idea:
God gives spiritual gifts to equip others for the work of the ministry
The Big Question:
What Spiritual gifts does God give for the work of the ministry?
Apostleship
Prophecy
Evangelism
Shepherds
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds...
Q. What is the gift of shepherding?
Shepherd = Pastor, Overseer
Related to leadership and teaching
Protecting/taking care of the sheep
The spiritual well-being of the body
Pastors are servants
A mixture of abilities that allows them to serve the needs of an entire community.
Goal: Reveal the glory of God in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit to a people who need God’s grace for life.
Primary method: teaching
The gift of pastor-teacher
The ability to teach is a requirement of being an overseer
Teaching = feeding the sheep
Leading others in the Great Commission
Keeps the Gospel at the center
Does not seek fame; placed in authority by HS
Humility and service
Q. How many of you had this gift high on your list?
Q. What are some ways that you could use it?
Volunteer to help lead some sort of ministry
Help pastors do their job
The Big Idea:
God gives spiritual gifts to equip others for the work of the ministry
The Big Question:
What Spiritual gifts does God give for the work of the ministry?
Apostleship
Prophecy
Evangelism
Shepherds
Teachers
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,
What does it mean to have the gift of teaching?
How is it different than having the gift of shepherding?
Carries heavy responsibility
1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.
Being a steward of every word that comes out of your mouth
Steward of the Word to God’s people
Communicating what the Bible says, what it means, and how to apply it
Loving to study the Bible for long periods of time
Scripture as food for hearts
Wanting to know what God has revealed and what he requires
Take great joy in seeing others learn and apply
Seeing the Gospel woven throughout all of Scripture
Helping the church be a place of truth
Hate the Scriptures being taken out of context
Following the footsteps of Jesus
Effect: Upholding of God’s Word and the growth and maturity of His bride
Q. How many of you had this gift high on your list?
Q. What are some ways that you could use it?
Find opportunities to teach!
The Big Idea:
God gives spiritual gifts to equip others for the work of the ministry
The Big Question:
What Spiritual gifts does God give for the work of the ministry?
Apostleship
Prophecy
Evangelism
Shepherds
Teachers
Administration
28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.
Q. What do you think it means to have the gift of administration?
Greek: Shipmaster or captain
Literal meaning: “to steer” or “to rule or govern”
Someone who guides and directs a group of people toward a goal or destination
Organizing, directing, and implementing plans
Related to leadership, but is more goal or task oriented (details and organization)
Q. How many of you had this gift high on your list?
Q. What are some ways that you could use it?
Help ministries get organized
Do the tasks that other people aren’t willing to do
Illustration:
Band: filling in for Holden and McKinley at the same time
Wouldn’t sound good
Musicians help out other musicians
We each have a part to contribute to the harmony of the whole
Application:
Do you have a better idea of what your spiritual gifts are?
How are you going to use this knowledge?
Are you excited to use your gifts? Or are you afraid?
What can you do to equip someone else for the work of ministry
God has given us the best gifts in the world.
Let’s use them for His glory!
Conclusion
Visualization
We have arrived at the end.
You know which gifts you have.
What is your next move?
Answer the Following Three Questions on a Note Card:
What is one thing you have learned in this series?
What is one area where you need to grow?
What will I do to create a game plan of growth in this area?
Reiteration
Embrace your spiritual gifts through radical action
Join alongside other Christians and do things for the Kingdom
Commit to using your gifts however God call you to.
PRAY
Lesson Overview:
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 12:28
The Big Idea:
God gives spiritual gifts to equip others for the work of the ministry
The Big Question:
What Spiritual gifts does God give for the work of the ministry?
Apostleship
Prophecy
Evangelism
Shepherds
Teachers
Administration
Small Group Questions:
What were your top three spiritual gifts from the survey?
What surprised you the most about the results that you got?
How are you going to use your gifts?
Are you excited to use your gifts more, or are you afraid? Explain.
What has been your main takeaway from this series?
