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Sitting down, He called the twelve and said to them, “If anyone wants to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.” - Mark 9:35
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:16-20
DISCIPLESHIP
WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?
We have a call for Kingdom Disciples – men and women who are committed to pursuing a relationship with Jesus Christ while submitting to His authority. Kingdom Disciples make a conscious decision to prioritize God’s views even when those views do not align with commonly held worldly beliefs.
Every believer is called to be a disciple and to disciple others. Jesus does not relate to all Christians equally. He commits Himself to those who are committed to Him, as evidenced by their life of discipleship. When we answer the call to be Kingdom Disciples and disciple others, then Jesus acts to transfer His kingdom authority to His own.
DOES EVERYONE HAVE A CALLING? YES!
DOES EVERYONE HAVE A CALLING? YES!
What is a calling?
A calling is an invitation or summons to leave what we’re doing to serve someone who needs us. It always involves feelings of inadequacy because it moves us out of our comfort zone. It always involves sacrifice, unselfishness, and commitment for us to use our talents, abilities, and life experiences to serve God and man. A calling of God is always an inner leading from Him that is consistent with God’s Word in Scripture.
DOES EVERY BELIEVER HAVE SPIRITUAL GIFTS? YES!
DOES EVERY BELIEVER HAVE SPIRITUAL GIFTS? YES!
Romans 12:6-8
6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAVING A "NATURAL TALENT" AND A "SPIRITUAL GIFT?” YES!
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAVING A "NATURAL TALENT" AND A "SPIRITUAL GIFT?” YES!
1. Spiritual Gifts Are Received While Talents Are Inherited
2. Spiritual Gifts Are Acquired by Only the Saved While Talents Are Acquired by Both the Saved and Unsaved
3. Spiritual Gifts Are Matured and Surprising While Talents Are Developed and Expected
4. Both Spiritual Gifts and Talents Come from God and can be used for the advancement of the Kingdom
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