Lesson 11: Giving Offerings is Sharing with Others.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading Ephesians 4:28, “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” Main Points SHARING IS CARING: Jesus taught His disciples in the same…
Read MoreJune 21 | The Operation of All Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:11, “All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.” Have you ever watched your favorite band play live music, whether in person or on video? Did you notice how all the musicians had a specific part to play to make…
Read MoreJune 20 | The Gift of Interpretation of Tongues
1 Corinthians 12:10, “…to still another the interpretation of tongues.” The ninth and last spiritual gift is the “gift of interpretation of tongues.” The gift of interpretation of tongues is, “a supernatural ability to interpret a message given in tongues.” Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 14:5, “I would like every one of you to speak in…
Read MoreJune 19 | The Gift of Tongues
1 Corinthians 12:10, “To another speaking in different kinds of tongues…” The eighth spiritual gift is “speaking in different kinds of tongues.” The gift of speaking in different kinds of tongues is, “a supernatural message given in an unknown tongue (language) that brings edification, exhortation and comfort.” The gift or message in tongues must always be…
Read MoreJune 18 | The Gift of Distinguishing Between Spirits
1 Corinthians 12:10, “To another distinguishing between spirits…” The seventh spiritual gift is the “gift of distinguishing between spirits.” The gift of distinguishing (or discerning) between spirits is, “a supernatural revelation about the origin of a spirit and its characteristics.” Consequently, there are four different kinds of spirits in the world, which are, (1) the Spirit…
Read MoreJune 17 | The Gift of Prophecy
1 Corinthians 12:10, “To another prophecy…” The sixth spiritual gift is the “gift of prophecy.” Prophecy is “a supernatural message that brings edification, exhortation and comfort.” Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 14:2, “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.” Howard Carter said prophecy was like, “the poetry of the…
Read MoreJune 16 | The Gift of Miraculous Powers
1 Corinthians 12:10, “To another miraculous powers…” The fifth gift of the Holy Spirit is the “gift of miraculous powers.” The gift of miraculous powers is, “a supernatural display of God’s infinite power.” Howard Carter wrote, “The gift can be used as a sign of the presence and power of God, for the provision of temporal…
Read MoreJune 15 | The Gifts of Healing
1 Corinthians 12:9, “…to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit.” The fourth spiritual gift that Paul mentions is the “gifts of healing.” The gifts of healing are, “a supernatural manifestation of God’s healing power.” This gift comes in many forms because it responds to the many ways a person can be sick. The gifts…
Read MoreActs 4:1-21
ACTS 4:1-21 1 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. 2 They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3 They seized Peter and John and,…
Read MoreMark 3:13-19
MARK 3:13-19 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons. 16 These are the twelve he…
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