Pastor David rounds out the last 3 gifts in this 3 part “sermonar”. Join us online at 10:30am Sunday morning.
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TEACHER- The ___________of the body
- Love to study and learn
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (II Timothy 2:15) (KJV)
- Stress importance of biblical truth/context
–Acts 18:24-26, John 8:31-32, Matt. 5:17-19
- Validate info by checking with the scripture (Acts 17:11)
- Are more objective than subjective
- Organize truth in a logical, systematic way (Romans)
- Primary passion is to teach believers (Col. 3:16)
- Believe that learning about the Lord is a never ending goal that should shape our life (Romans 11:33-36; 12:1-2)
- Proud of intellect or education (I Cor. 8:1b-2)
- Can be legalistic and dogmatic
- Filled with facts but fail with application (Matt. 23:23)
PERCEIVER- The __________ of the body
- See everything as black and white (I Samuel 15:22-23)
- Stand upon scripture as their source of authority
- Speak boldly without mincing words (Matt. 7:1-3, 7-10)
- Call the body back to biblical obedience (Gal. 2:11-14)
- Grieve deeply over the sins of others (Lamentations)
- Are called to intercessory prayer (Is. 64:1-2, 6-9)
- May only have a few close friends
- Can be overly judgmental and blunt
- Can be pushy when it comes to spiritual growth
- Can be hard on themselves and struggle with having a healthy self-image
EXHORTER- The __________ of the body (Heb.10:25a)
- Encourage people to live up to their God-given potential
-Acts 11:19-21- 26
- Prefer application over info or research
- Often prescribe specific steps of action (Matt. 19:21)
- Consider clear communication crucial (Acts 2-4)
- Positive outlook on life and problems
- Clear up conflicts quickly (Matthew 16:21-25)
- Prefer action-oriented training to counselling
- Interrupts others in eagerness to give advice (Prov. 26:17)
- Action steps can come across as “pat answers”
- Use scripture out of context to make a point