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Category Archives: spiritual gifts
the mechanics of body ministry
Romans 12:6-21 6 And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that grace is seen in proportion to what he prophesies in faith. 7 if serving people’s needs, in how he … Continue reading
discovering what God wants
Romans 12:1-5 1 Consequently, I counsel you, brothers, since God has shown his mercy to you in many ways, to present your bodies as a sacrifice–alive, holy, and pleasing to God–which is the logical way for you to worship him. … Continue reading
much more than enough
Exodus 35:30-36:7 30 Then Moses told the people of Israel, “Look, the LORD has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; 31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of … Continue reading
Posted in church, consideration of others, holiness, ministry, spiritual gifts
Tagged Exodus 35, Exodus 36
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everyone who could
Exodus 35:20-29 20 Then all the congregation of the sons of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. 21 And they came, everyone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, bringing the LORD’s contribution to be used … Continue reading
investing in rescue
Matthew 18:15-20. 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained by investing in your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, … Continue reading
the Holy Spirit as protector
1 Samuel 19 The powerful Holy Spirit is at work behind the scenes of David’s life protecting him from harm, because God has a purpose for his life. This is seen in… Jonathan’s intercession (1-7) David eluding Saul’s spear (8-10) … Continue reading
Posted in David, Holy Spirit, sovereignty of God, spiritual gifts
Tagged 1 Samuel 19
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emotions and the Spirit
Judges 15 Rarely does the Holy Spirit work in our lives without an accompanying passion. For Samuel, his anger over being betrayed by his would-be father-in-law set the stage for a miracle. He picked up a fresh jawbone of a … Continue reading
missions and fair allotment
Joshua 16-17 Two groups pled for a fair allotment among the lands divvied out after the conquest. The daughters of Zelophehad sought the land promised by the LORD during the time of Moses. The sons of Joseph needed more land … Continue reading
Posted in church, leadership, ministry, partiality, spiritual gifts
Tagged Joshua 16, Joshua 17
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grace given to each one of us
Ephesians 4:1-16. Jesus made all believers one. We have the unity of the Spirit, and are called to one destiny. Walking in a manner worthy of that calling requires: Keeping the peace by bearing with one another: accepting our differences … Continue reading
Posted in church, divisions, grace, Holy Spirit, ministry, spiritual gifts
Tagged Ephesians 4
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the gospel of redemption
Galatians 3:10-14. Remember that Paul is dealing with the challenge of a false teaching in Galatians. The “troublers” from Jerusalem have convinced the Gentile Galatians that they need to add obedience to the Mosaic law (as defined by Jewish tradition) … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, gospel, grace, Holy Spirit, redemption, sanctification, spiritual gifts
Tagged Galatians 3
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