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The Mount //Week 9// Worry in God's Kingdom
2w ago00:52:34Tap to summarizeThe Mount //Week 9// Worry in God's Kingdom Matthew 6:25-27 NIV 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? Learn from the Fowls - Trust God’s Provision Matthew 6:26a NIV 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Matthew 6:26b-27 NIV Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? Ephesians 2:10 NIV 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 NLT 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Matthew 6:28-29 NIV 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Learn from the Fowls - Trust God’s Provision Learn from the Flowers - Trust God’s Process Matthew 6:28-29 NIV 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Matthew 6:30-32 NIV 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Learn from the Fowls - Trust God’s Provision Learn from the Flowers - Trust God’s Process Learn from Your Firsts - Trust God’s Principles and Practices Matthew 6:33 NIV 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Tzedakah (צדקה): Justice, Generosity, Caring for the poor, Restoring shalom, Living rightly within community. Matthew 6:34 NIV 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Learn from the Fowls - Trust God’s Provision Learn from the Flowers - Trust God’s Process Learn from Your Firsts - Trust God’s Principles and Practices
Transcribe →The Mount // Week 8 // Misconceptions of Storing, Seeing & Serving
3w ago00:49:46Tap to summarizeThe Mount // Week 8 // Misconceptions of Storing, Seeing & Serving Pastor Ashley Wilkerson Matthew 6:19-21 NIV 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. YOUR STORING - Recognize what you value. Matthew 6:21 NIV 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. YOUR STORING - Recognize what you value. YOUR SEEING - Recognize your worldview. Matthew 6:22-23 NIV 22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Ayin Tovah - Hebrew Idiom of “Good Eye”: Refers to the practice of seeing the world through a perspective of generosity and compassion; focusing on the good. Ayin Ra’ah - Hebrew Idiom of “Bad Eye”: Refers to the practice of seeing the world through scarcity, selfishness, greed, envy; focusing on the negative. Matthew 6:24 NIV 24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. YOUR STORING - Recognize what you value. YOUR SEEING - Recognize your worldview. YOUR SERVING - Recognize your devotion. Deuteronomy 8:18a NIV 18 But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth… 1 Timothy 6: 2b-10 NIV 2b These are the things you are to teach and insist on. 3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Hebrews 13:5 NIV 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” YOUR STORING - Recognize what you value. YOUR SEEING - Recognize your worldview. YOUR SERVING - Recognize your devotion.
Transcribe →The Mount // Week 7 // Fasting In God's Kingdom
3w ago00:50:42Tap to summarizeThe Mount // Week 7 // Fasting In God's Kingdom Pastors JF & Ashley Wilkerson Matthew 6:16–18 NIV 16“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 1. FASTING EXPOSES WHAT’S RUNNING US Daniel 1:14-20 NIV 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. 15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. 16 So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead. 17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. 18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them into his service, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. 1. FASTING EXPOSES WHAT IS RUNNING US 2: FASTING REORDERS OUR APPETITES 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 NIV 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. Matthew 5:6 NIV 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 1. FASTING EXPOSES WHAT IS RUNNING US 2. FASTING REORDERS OUR APPETITES 3. FASTING REALIGNS US WITH THE SPIRIT Matthew 4:1–4 NIV 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Isaiah 58:6–7 NIV “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? 1. FASTING EXPOSES WHAT IS RUNNING US. 2. FASTING REORDERS OUR APPETITES. 3. FASTING REALIGNS US WITH THE SPIRIT.
Transcribe →The Mount //Week 6//Praying in God’s Kingdom
May 2500:51:56Tap to summarizeThe Mount //Week 6//Praying in God’s Kingdom Matthew 6:5-8 NIV 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:5 NIV 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. hypokrites (ὑποκριτής), which literally translates to "an actor" or "a stage player.” Taking on His Heart … NOT Putting on a Show Matthew 6:2 NIV 2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Matthew 6:16 NIV 16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. Taking on His Heart … NOT Putting on a Show Checking Your Intent … NOT Your Invisibility Matthew 6:6 NIV 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:7 NIV 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:9-13 NIV 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation ,but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:14-15 NIV 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Taking on His Heart … NOT Putting on a Show Checking Your Intent … NOT Your Invisibility Letting forgiveness be Transformational … NOT Transactional Romans 8:18 NIV I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Taking on His Heart … NOT Putting on a Show Checking Your Intent … NOT Your Invisibility Letting forgiveness be Transformational … NOT Transactional
Transcribe →The Mount // Week5 // Giving in God's Kingdom
May 2100:43:04Tap to summarizeThe Mount // Week5 // Giving in God's Kingdom Pacific Church Pastors JF & Ashley Wilkerson
Transcribe →The Mount //Week 4// The Heart of God’s Kingdom
May 1800:53:14Tap to summarizeThe Mount //Week 4// The Heart of God’s Kingdom Matthew 5:17 NIV 17“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. The Hebrew word: תּוֹרָה (Torah) Does not merely mean “law.” It more literally means: instruction; teaching; guidance. Jesus is the Fulfillment of the Law - The Law Correctly Understood and Represented Jesus is the Fulfillment of the Law - The Word Correctly Understood and Represented Jesus is the Lens of the Law - He Brings Clarity to What God’s Heart Has Always Been Matthew 5:18 NIV 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Psalm 19:7–10 NIV 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. Matthew 5:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. God is not looking for managed behavior. He’s looking for transformed hearts. Jesus is the Fulfillment of the Law - The Law Correctly Understood and Represented Jesus is the Lens of the Law - He Brings Clarity to What God’s Heart Has Always Been 3. Jesus Points Out the Process of the Law - It Always Starts In Our Hearts Matthew 5:21-26 NIV 21“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. 25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. Matthew 5:27-29 NIV 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. Jeremiah 31:33 NIV 33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Ezekiel 36:26–27 NIV 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. Romans 8:1-4 NIV 1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Matthew 5:48 NIV Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Jesus is the Fulfillment of the Law - The Law Correctly Understood and Represented Jesus is the Lens of the Law - He Brings Clarity to What God’s Heart Has Always Been Jesus Points Out the Process of the Law - It Always Starts in Our Hearts
Transcribe →The Mount (WEEK 3) — THE INFLUENCE OF GOD’S KINGDOM
May 1100:48:26Tap to summarizeThe Mount (WEEK 3) — THE INFLUENCE OF GOD’S KINGDOM Matthew 5:13–16 NIV 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. YOU ARE ALREADY ASSIGNED DON’T LOSE YOUR DISTINCTIVENESS Matthew 5:13 NIV 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 5:13 NIV 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Romans 12:2 NIV 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. YOU ARE ALREADY ASSIGNED DON’T LOSE YOUR DISTINCTIVENESS SHINE SO THEY SEE HIM Psalm 27:1 NIV The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? Isaiah 9:2 NIV The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. John 1:1-5;9 NIV 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. John 8:12 NIV 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Ephesians 5:8 NIV 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Matthew 5:14-16 NIV 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Transcribe →The Mount // Week 2 // The People of God’s Kingdom (Beatitudes 5-8)
Apr 2700:53:28Tap to summarizeThe Mount (Week 2) - The People of God’s Kingdom (Beatitudes 5-8) Matthew 5:1-12 NIV 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. James 2:17-18 NIV 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. Beatitude 5 - Matthew 5:7 NIV Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Beatitude 6 - Matthew 5:8 NIV Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. James 1:5-8 NIV 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. Beatitude 7 - Matthew 5:9 NIV Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Romans 8:5-6 NIV 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Colossians 3:15 NIV 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. Matthew 5:10–12 NIV 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Beatitude 8 - Matthew 5:10NIV 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Transcribe →The Mount // Week 1 // The Posture of God's Kingdom (Beatitudes 1-4)
Apr 2700:58:08Tap to summarizeThe Mount // Week 1 // The Posture of God's Kingdom (Beatitudes 1-4) Pastor Ashley Wilkerson Matthew 4:12 NIV 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Matthew 5:1–6 NIV 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. The Kingdom of God begins where self-sufficiency ends. BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV Greek: ptōchos (πτωχός) - Someone with nothing to give. BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV - FEELING NOT FLEEING BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV - FEELING NOT FLEEING BEATITUDE 3 — “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV Greek: praus (πραΰς) - strength under control BEATITUDE 3 — “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV - STRENGTH THAT IS STEERED BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV - FEELING NOT FLEEING BEATITUDE 3 — “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV - STRENGTH THAT IS STEERED BEATITUDE 4 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 NIV BEATITUDE 4 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 NIV - CRAVING WHAT COUNTS BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV - FEELING NOT FLEEING BEATITUDE 3 — “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV - STRENGTH THAT IS STEERED BEATITUDE 4 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 NIV - CRAVING WHAT COUNTS
Transcribe →New Life
Apr 1300:33:30Tap to summarize1 Corinthians 13:4-8a 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8a Love never fails. Ephesians 4:1-3 NIV 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:4-6 NIV 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 1. Gifts of the Spirit Ephesians 4:7-8 NIV 7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. 8 This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.” Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:1 ESV 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 ESV 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:11 ESV 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills. 1 Corinthians 14:1a NIV 1a Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit... 1 Timothy 4:14a 14 Do not neglect the gift you have... 1 Timothy 4:15 ESV 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. 1. Gifts of the Spirit 2. Growth in the Spirit Ephesians 4:14-16 NIV 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. 1. Gifts of the Spirit 2. Growth in the Spirit 3. Grieving the Spirit Ephesians 4:17-21 NIV 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. 20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:25-32 NIV 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 1. Gifts of the Spirit 2. Growth in the Spirit 3. Grieving the Spirit
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