A spiritual gift is a God-enhanced ability given to believers to serve God and his people. And if you're a Christian, you have one.
Talking Points:
- God has given you a unique gift. No one has every gift, and no gift is universal in the church. 1 Corinthians 12:1-6
- Your gift is given to you to pass on to others. Spiritual gifts are given to build up the church, not to give you a big head. 1 Corinthians 12:7
- Joy comes from knowing and using your gift. If you serve where God has gifted you-instead of where you wish he gifted you- you’ll be a lot happier. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, Romans 12:6-8
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- If you could pick any superpower, what would it be?
- How would you describe a spiritual gift? What was your understanding of spiritual gifts before this message?
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. What is God’s role in the creation and distribution of spiritual gifts? Why do these verses emphasize the role of God in all of the giftings in the church?
- Why is having a spiritual gift a poor gauge of whether or not you are a mature Christian?
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:7. Why should we see spiritual gifts primarily as a way to serve other people?
- Read Romans 12:6-8. Describe how some of these gifts might be used by people in a church.
- What spiritual gifts (take the survey) do you think God has given you? How did you come up with your answer?
- Why will we experience joy when we use our gifts?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
