1. Dynamics in the Body of Christ Gods Recipe for Unity

2. Gods Recipe for Unity in the Body of Christ To prepare, _________ (with God) in a manner worthy of your ___________. Mix generously equal parts of the following ingredients: ____________; ______________; _____________; ________________; _________ ______. Add the preservative: ________________. Add the bonding agent: _________. Bake in the _______ ________ until Jesus returns. walk calling humility gentlenesspatience forbearanceagapelove (your name) peace HolySpirit

3. Exercise: God wants me to: be humble, seeing myself the way He sees me. be gentle, submitting my power to His control. be patient, serving faithfully despite the difficulties. forbear with other believers, choosing not to retaliate even though I can and have the right. love others in the church actively and sacrificially. do whatever it takes to preserve unity within Morning Star.

4. 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 led captives in His train and gave gifts to men." 9 (What does He ascended" mean except that He also descended to the lower, earthly regions? 10 He who descended is the very One who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)

5. Dynamics in the Body of Christ Personal Callings in the Body of Christ God gives me _________ as I _______ it. graceneed

6. 7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. grace = God giving us what we dont deserve = Gods unmerited favor = God enabling me to be who He wants me to be and do what He wants me to do

7. 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 led captives in His train and gave gifts to men." 9 (What does He ascended" mean except that He also descended to the lower, earthly regions? 10 He who descended is the very One who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)

8. 8 This is why it says: "When He ascended on high, He led captives in His train and gave gifts to men." Psalm 68:18 - When You ascended on high, You led captives in Your train; You received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that You, O LORD God, might dwell there.

9. 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 led captives in His train and gave gifts to men." 9 (What does He ascended" mean except that He also descended to the lower, earthly regions? 10 He who descended is the very One who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)

11. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers…

12. 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 led captives in His train and gave gifts to men." 9 (What does He ascended" mean except that He also descended to the lower, earthly regions? 10 He who descended is the very One who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers…

13. 1 st Corinthians 12: 27 This Now you are Christs body, and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers…

14. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers… 1 st Corinthians 12: 27 This Now you are Christs body, and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers…

15. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers… Apostles are bridge-building pioneers who like to do it new. They tend to be focused externally, think creatively, develop new approaches to outreach, and take calculated risks. They yearn to see lives changed.

16. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers… Prophets are pondering investigators who like to do it better. They tend to be focused externally and internally, think analytically, evaluate better and more correct ways of functioning, and question the status quo. They yearn for discernment.

17. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers… Evangelists are impetuous advancers who like to do it now. They tend to be focused externally, act passionately, persuade non-believers to accept Christ and believers to share their faith, and focus on achievement. They yearn to see the kingdom grow.

18. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers… Pastors are relational shepherds who like to do it together. They tend to be focused internally, build relationships, disciple or integrate others into the group, and focus on involvement. They yearn for teamwork.

19. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers… Teachers are organized establishers who like to do it right. They tend to be focused internally, think in terms of structure, train or instruct others, and organize processes for maximum efficiency. They yearn for competency and consistency.

20. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints 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.

22. Dynamics in the Body of Christ Personal Callings in the Body of Christ God calls believers into __________ specific ________ and _________ us (with spiritual _______) to fulfill those roles in order to: (1) ________ the saints for __________; and (2) ________ _____ the body of Christ. diverse rolesequips gifts equipservice buildup

23. 11 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints 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.

26. Dynamics in the Body of Christ Personal Callings in the Body of Christ Gods vision for the church is that we all reach _________ in the faith, _____________ with Him, and the _____________ of Jesus. unity intimacy maturity

27. 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 men in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into 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.

31. Dynamics in the Body of Christ Personal Callings in the Body of Christ In order for Gods vision to be ___________ and the Body of Christ to be ___________, each of us as believers must do our ________. fulfilled healthy work

32. The Testimony of a Servant Cherie Jones

33. Lord, where do You want me to serve? Lord, what do You want me to do? Take it home!