1. Experiencing the Holy Spirit and growing in his gifts
Track 2: Experiencing the Blessing of God
Experiencing the Holy Spirit and growing in his gifts

2. Introducing the Holy Spirit
The person of the Holy Spirit
The work of the Holy Spirit
Romans 5:9 – adoption, fatherhood and sonship

3. Growing in the Gifts of the Spirit
A wide range of gifts

4. Group work based on 1 Cor 12:1-13:3
Without getting stuck in the detail, try to work out a summary heading (different from the NIVs!) for each of these sections of the passage:
12:1-11
12:12-31a
12:31a-13:3
What was the key learning point for you for each section?

5. 1 Cor 12:1-13:2 Many gifts but one Spirit (4-11)
God’s varied grace – not to get stuck on one or two
Many gifts but one body (12-30)
The body needs me and my gifts
The body doesn’t only need me and my gifts!
Many gifts but one way (12:31-13:3)
Gifts without love may look amazing but they’re nothing

6. Spiritual Gifts – what are they?
The Message of Wisdom and the Message of Knowledge
Faith
Gifts of Healing(s)
Miraculous Powers – lit workings of powers
Prophecy
Distinguishing between spirits
Tongues and Interpretation
Teaching
Those able to help others
Guidance / Leading (?Admin – old NIV)

7. Spiritual Gifts – what are they for?
Strengthening oneself (esp tongues – 1 Cor 14:4)
Strengthening the church (1 Cor 14:4-5)

8. Church – Model One
Holy Spirit
God’s grace

9. Church – Model Two D M G R S J R M C M

10. Church – Model Two D M G R S J R M C M

11. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Pet 4:10 TNIV) D M G R S J R M C M

12. “”If you speak you should do so as one who speaks the very words of God” (1 Pet 4:11 TNIV)
Holy Spirit
God’s grace

13. Church – NT model D M G R L L L R M C M

14. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Eph 4:11-12)

15. Spiritual gifts – are they all for today?

16. Spiritual Gifts – what are they for?
Strengthening oneself (esp tongues – 1 Cor 14:4)
Strengthening the church (1 Cor 14:4-5)
A sign for unbelievers (1 Cor 14:22-25)

17. Spiritual Gifts – how to grow in yours
Decide that you have them
Desire the gifts and ask for them
Discover what they are
Study the relevant passages and see what you recognise in yourself
What areas of service give you particular joy?
In what areas of service do you see God most using you?
What are the desires of your heart in relation to gifts?
Ask God to show you your gifts
Try – and ask for feedback…
Ask others to help you discern them (and listen)
Do the Network Course by Willow Creek

18. Spiritual Gifts – how to grow in yours
Decide that you have them
Desire the gifts and ask for them
Discover what they are
Develop your gifts
Using them
Learning from others with similar gifts
Training and sharpening

19. Spiritual Gifts – how to grow in yours
Decide that you have them
Desire the gifts and ask for them
Discover what they are
Develop your gifts
Discipline your gifts
Under the guidance of your church leaders
Invite testing and never use them for spiritual bullying
Read 1 Cor 13 and Mark 10:35-45 regularly!

20. Experiencing the Spirit
The Spirit in experience
Three stories