Where You Belong / Discerning Your Spiritual Gifts

September 29, 2024

1 Peter 4:10-11; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Study Questions

Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-12. How does a believer in Jesus receive a spiritual gift (v.4)? What does this passage teach us about the Body of Christ? Why does the Holy Spirit give various gifts to believers in the body of Christ? Is any one gift more important than another? (See also 1 Corinthians 12:18.)

What is the purpose of spiritual gifts? (Read Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 14:12.) Can a follower of Jesus develop their spiritual gift? How?

What are the differences between natural talents and spiritual gifts? How do they each glorify God through your life?

Take the spiritual gift assessment: https://spiritualgiftstest.com. It’s just a tool, but it is helpful in clarifying where the Lord has gifted you in the body of Christ. Share your results with other believers. Do you find them to be accurate? Why/why not?

Read 1 Peter 4:10-11. What is the action call in this passage?

Now, gather your ‘Kingdom Profile’ assessments and notes thus far:

God-given DNA

Kingdom Passion

Spiritual Gifts

How do these better help you understand your unique Kingdom purpose? What does that look like in the local church? Do they affirm where you are serving? Are they helpful in clarifying where the Lord has called you to serve within the body of Christ?