Word Gifts | Gifted |2.27.2022

2-27-22 Pastor Brian Bennett 

 

Gifted: “The Word Gifts” 

[Ephesians 4:11-16; Romans 12:6-8] 

 

 

 

Jesus gives us each at least _________________ to use in helping His _________________ grow in maturity, unity, and love. 

[Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-12; Romans 12:6-8] 

 

Word Gifts in Action: 

• _________________:  Sent ones.  Bring abundant life to new spaces and leave churches in their wake [Acts 4:32-37]. 
• _________________:  Apply truth.  Bring life to others through encouragement and application. [Acts 4:36; Acts 11:28] 
• _________________: Influencing others.  Moving a group towards a God given vision, or goal, that helps the body of Christ accomplish God’s plans for the group [Acts 4:5-13] 
• _________________: Sharing the Gospel effectively.  The special ability to share Jesus in relevant ways to unbelievers so that people repent and receive Jesus.  [Acts 8:26-31] 
• _________________:  Clarify truth.  Bring the Bible to life for others and help them understand it [Acts 17:10-12]. 

• _________________: Providing consistent care.  The special ability to assume a long-term personal responsibility to share Jesus’ presence with a group of believers through all of life’s experiences [Acts 18:24-28]. 

 

 

Next Step Questions: 

• Do you know your spiritual gifts? 

• Are you using your spiritual gifts in unity with God and with others? 
• How can you use and/or encourage the “word gifts” at Pathway to others grow and mature in their faith?