June 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…
Read MoreJune 11 | To Each One
1 Corinthians 12:7, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” Paul began his training passage on the nine spiritual gifts with today’s verse on the “inclusive” nature of all the gifts. Paul taught that each one of the disciples at Corinth was given the manifestation (visible effect) of…
Read MoreJune 10 | Don’t be Uninformed
1 Corinthians 12:1, “Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.” Who would you rather learn to fly a plane from, an experienced pilot or someone who has never even been in a plane? And better yet, who would you trust your life with if you…
Read MoreSummer Ordination 2025 // Servant Leaders
The New Testament, especially in Acts and the Epistles, presents a clear model of church leadership centered on servant-hearted, Spirit-filled individuals. Leaders such as elders, deacons, ministers, and co-workers were appointed through prayer and the laying on of hands, with strict qualifications including spiritual maturity, good reputation, and faithfulness. Stephen and Philip exemplify this, both…
Read MoreJune 9 | Have You Received the Holy Spirit?
Acts 19:2, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” The book of Acts is named as such because it is the record of the “Acts of the Apostles.” After the four Gospels (Matthew-John), the book of Acts is the fifth history book in the New Testament. God used Luke, a doctor and traveling companion…
Read MoreJune 8 | A New Testament Pattern To Follow
Acts 10:46, “For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.” After the Day of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the 120 in the upper room, the disciples began to preach throughout the whole region as Jesus had commanded (Acts 1:8). One of the biggest internal questions the Jewish disciples dealt…
Read MoreLesson 9: Offerings Supply the Ministry.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:12, “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” Main Points SERVICE YOU PERFORM: Giving offerings is a charitable service that God expects us…
Read MoreJune 7 | Continually Filled
Ephesians 5:18, “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” In today’s passage Paul gives the believer a choice in what they can choose to find ultimate pleasure in; getting drunk on wine or being filled with the Holy Spirit. The obvious choice is to be filled with…
Read MoreJune 6 | A Promise for All
Acts 2:38-39, “38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord…
Read MoreJune 5 | Speaking in New Tongues
Acts 2:4, “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Luke records in today’s verse that the initial sign that the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit’s power, was that they spoke in other tongues (languages) as the Spirit enabled them.…
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