US United Week 3

06 28 26 US United Week 3 with Pastor Nick NOTES: US United Week 3 One Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 4:1-13 Ephesians 4:1; Ephesians 4:7: i Corinthians 12:7-10 Ephesians 4:8-10; Psalm 68:18-24 Psalm 68:24 Key words: KING, HONOR, GLORY, PRAISE, WORSHIP Psalm 68:19 “Jesus WON the war” “LOADING US UP WITH with benefits” Such as: Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Healings, Miracles, Prophecy, tongues, Interpretation, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Mercy, Leadership. Paul doesn’t give us a list of gifts, but roles of gifted people Such as: A - Apostle (not the same as disciple, but a divinely appointed representative P - Prophets (not just a predictor but a PROCLAIMER of God’s truth. E - Evangelist “Bearer of the Good News” all have the work, some have a gift. S - Pastor/Elder Presbyter-Shepherd “one who cares for the sheep T - Teacher “one who preaches, instructs, and exhorts the body. The REASON for the gifts Ephesians 4:12 Key phrases: “equipping of the saints” “work of the ministry” “edifying of the body” EQUIPPING OF THE SAINTS - giving tools to ALL who believe so they can grow/mature individually in Christ Bible reading Devotional time Sunday School with Ron WORK OF MINISTRY - using the SAME tools/gifts to minister/grow together As ONE body to Christ Mens/Women’s gatherings Serving in Heritage Kids Kids Week/VBS EDIFYING OF THE BODY - ALWAYS meant to build up/never to tear down. Gifts are not toys to play with. They are tools to build with. And if they Are not used in love, they become weapons to fight with. Warren Wiersby. Ephesians 4:13