-God doesn’t want us in the dark about spiritual gifts.

-God designed a diversity of gifts for the unity of the church.

-The Spirit gives gifts to EVERY believer.

-Gifts are decided by the Spirit.

Love gifts — administration, service, mercy, giving.

Word gifts — clarify the nature, action and purposes of God.

Romans 12:7 (CSB)

Teaching — the ability to instruct, explain or expose biblical truth for clear understanding.

Acts 2:42 (CSB)

1 Timothy 4:16 (CSB)

Teaching is about equipping and transformation through information.

Teaching shapes disciples of Jesus.

Matthew 28:19-20 (CSB)

Teaching starts with hearing from God.

Isaiah 50:4 (CSB)

Teachers should be humble and full of integrity.

James 3:1 (CSB)

Romans 12:8 (CSB)

Exhortation — urges people to action through encouraging, applying or comforting others with biblical truth.

Exhortation isn’t shallow positivity, it’s a push to foundational faith.

Exhortation fans flames that are flickering.

Hebrews 10:24-25 (CSB)

Exhortation keeps the church from spiritually drifting.

Hebrews 3:13 (CSB)

1 Corinthians 12:28 (CSB)

Apostleship — ability given to those with a mission to pioneer new ministries, expand the church or start new works the build the church.

Apostles start what others sustain.

Apostles see empty spaces as opportunities.

Romans 15:20 (CSB)

Apostles move the church from comfort to calling.

Acts 13:2-3 (CSB)