Tag Archives: gifting

Calling; June 23, 2026


Exodus 31:2-3 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.” Sometimes God’s calling … Continue reading

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A Kingdom of Priests; June 22, 2026


Exodus 19:6 “‘You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” This verse is famously referenced by Peter in his first letter. “But you are a chosen people, … Continue reading

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Gifts; June 9, 2026


1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. The things expressed in this verse are central to being a successful disciple of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading

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Roles; May 19, 2026


1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. We are very quick to rank people, ourselves and others. The … Continue reading

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On-the-Job Training; May 8, 2026


Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Our theme is Training Disciples, but sometimes that is simply recognizing and … Continue reading

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Division of Labor; May 7, 2026


Acts 6:2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.” This was a decisive moment in the early … Continue reading

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Speaking God’s Words; April 13, 2026


Luke 12:11-12 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” This whole … Continue reading

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Evangelism; April 8, 2026


John 20:30-31 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have … Continue reading

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Individual Differences; April 4, 2026


Luke 23:50-51 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting … Continue reading

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Individual Differences; March 22, 2026


Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. Here we have a disciple who didn’t physically follow Jesus, though he wanted to. … Continue reading

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