167: Week 3
Questions
Read Romans 12:4-8. In your own words, what is Paul saying here? What stands out to you from this passage?
Have you heard of the phrase, “spiritual gift”? Where have you heard it or learned about them previously? Do you know what your spiritual gift is?
Read through each of these gifts that Paul mentioned. Which of these stands out to you as a spiritual gift you may have? Why or why not?
Prophecy: the ability to say the truth. Often are able to sense good and evil in certain situations. They often know what is right and wrong.
Serving: the ability to identify and complete tasks. This person is passionate about doing all the little tasks. They think, “this is a task that God needs done, and I’m going to do it.”
Teaching: the ability to explain things so others can understand. When this person reads scripture, they immediately think about who they can share it with. You don’t need to be a teacher to have the gift of teaching.
Encouragement: the ability to strengthen others. This person comes alongside others to make them stronger. They have the right words at the right time.
Giving: the ability to share what you have to meet the needs of others. They understand that all resources have been given to them by God.
Leading: the ability to move others toward a goal. This person is passionate about reaching goals, and sharing a compelling vision that moves people.
Mercy: the ability to sense hurt and respond with love. You can feel the pain of others, and are moved to do something to love someone well.
How are you using your spiritual gift in your 167? What are some ways you could start using it more?
Spiritual Practice
