June 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 MorePillars in the House of God! // Father’s Day 2025
The pastoral elder fathers preach on being pillars in the house of God by looking at examples in the Bible. Scripture teaches that the Church is “the pillar and foundation of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15), and those who lead within it are called to uphold and guard that truth faithfully. Paul described the apostles…
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 MoreLesson 10: Offerings Require Obedience.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:13, “Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.” Main Points…
Read MoreJune 14 | The Gift of Faith
1 Corinthians 12:9, “… to another faith by the same Spirit.” The third gift that Paul mentions is the “gift of faith.” The gift of faith is, “a supernatural infilling of faith to accomplish the divine will of God.” Lester Sumrall said, “The gift of faith functions on behalf of the believer to bring about what…
Read MoreJune 13 | The Gift of the Message of Knowledge
1 Corinthians 12:8, “…to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit.” The second gift of the Spirit is the “message of knowledge.” The message (or word) of knowledge according to Howard Carter is, “a supernatural revelation of the existence, or nature, of a person or a thing, or the knowledge of some…
Read MoreJune 12 | The Message of Wisdom
1 Corinthians 12:8, “To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom…” The first of the nine spiritual gifts that Paul listed in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 is the “message of wisdom.” The message (or word) of wisdom according to Howard Carter is, “a supernatural revelation of the mind and purpose of God communicated…
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