3. 3 For I say, through the grace given to me,
to everyone who is among you, not to
think of himself more highly than he
ought to think, but to think soberly, as
God has dealt to each one a measure of
faith. 4 For as we have many members
in one body, but all the members do not
have the same function, 5 so we, being
many, are one body in Christ, and
individually members of one another.
4. 6 Having then gifts differing according to
the grace that is given to us, let us use
them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in
proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry,
let us use it in our ministering; he who
teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts,
in exhortation; he who gives, with
liberality; he who leads, with diligence;
he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
11. Forth-telling God’s message of
edification, exhortation or comfort
(I Cor. 14:3).
“Let us prophesy in proportion to
our faith.”
12. Proportion is from analogía (from aná,
"up, completing a process" and lógos,
"reasoning, word") – properly,
analogous reasoning, moving from one
point of a comparison (up) to the other.
The English word, "analogy," is
derived from this term. – Isaiah 49:15.
13. The Gift of Prophecy is to be
operated according to your
faith/ability, not trying to use
impressive words or hyper-spiritual
speech. Call attention to God’s
message, not you.
14. From the Greek διακονίαν (diakonian) -
The Greek word for Deaconess. An
important wakeup call for those who
ignorantly exclude women from
leadership by distorting Paul’s
teachings.
Applies to men and women as gift of
servant leadership..
15. Being a servant leader – dia (through)
konos (dust) – They “kick up the dust”
and get it done.
Servant leaders… Get er done! Make it
happen.
Formal and informal deacons.
Not legislators but ministers to the body
who carry Pastors vision to people.
16. Effectively communicating the things
of God and responsibilities of man.
Effectively teach so people really
learn both.
Gift of Teaching isn’t about the
acquisition of knowledge; it is about
making fruit bearing disciples.
17. Speaking alongside people.
Comforting, encouraging, exhorting-
like prophecy to individuals.
Exhorting in the power of the Holy
Spirit – The “paraklete” in John
14:26.
Gifted in giving encouragement.
18. Give liberally – liberally is ἁπλότητι
(haplotēti) literally meaning
“unfolded”.
Means to keep it simple and not
mixed up.
Tithe, offerings, alms. Don’t mix
them up.
19. Give liberally without taking
from other appointed giving. –
Ex. - Don’t use tithe for alms.
20. Leadership literally means
“stand before”.
With diligence – literally “fast
obedience.”
Make sure you are quick to
follow God and not lead people
in a wrong direction.
21. Guard your motivation in
leadership. Don’t be motivated
by power, money, having your
own way etc. Motus operandi-
quick submission to God.
22. Mercy that is a gift of Spirit is not
merely a highly sensitive or
compassionate person – they can be an
easy target for manipulation.
The Gift of Mercy - Not simply
compassion that can be misdirected or
compromised but sensitive mercy
cheerfully applied and loyal to God’s
covenant – Micah 6:8.
23. Helping people without enabling
unhealthy behavior.
Mercy and Justice are not mutually
exclusive. The Gift of Mercy brings
God’s justice in a tenderhearted way.
Cheerfulness is from ἱλαρότητι
(hilarotēti) – hilarious!!!!
24. The Gift of Mercy doesn’t create a
burned out, heartbroken giver of
mercy. Hilariously be merciful –
enjoying that you are bringing
Jesus to people and people closer to
Jesus.
