“Speaking” Gifts

LIFE IN THE THIRD PERSON

Message: “Speaking” Gifts

Various Texts

The category of “speaking” gifts include those that involve .

APOSTLESHIP (I Cor. 12:28)

Function:

Unique desire/ability to: Go where the Gospel isn’t preached. Be adventurous; inventive; take risks. Cross barriers/ assimilate culturally while influencing for Christ. Motivate others to carry out Great Commission. Plant churches/ministries.

Cautions: Be careful not to see yourself as an apostle like the Twelve/Paul.

EVANGELISM (II Cor. 4:7; Isaiah 52:7)

Function: the

Unique desire/ability to: Clearly communicate the Gospel. Go out of your way to share Christ. Overcome fear. Engage non-believers in conversation. Seek relationships w/the lost.

Cautions: Don’t be pushy. Don’t take pride in number of converts. Don’t forsake discipleship.

SHEPHERDING (Eph. 4:11)

Function: Caring for of others.

Unique desire/ability to: Focus on people’s spiritual needs. Oversee and invest in those entrusted to you. Draw the spiritually needy. Have more concern for others than self.

Cautions: Don’t try to do it all yourself. Hold others accountable. Don’t be controlling. Learn to say no. Watch out for pride. Protect family time.

PROPHECY (Rom. 12:6)

Function: the

Unique desire/ability to: Proclaim the Word boldly. Identify/reveal destructive practices. Make quick decisions; do things right. Comfort by sharing truth. Preach/teach publicly.

Cautions: Don’t needlessly hurt feelings. Speak truth in love. Let the Spirit convict (not you). Work on being positive, patient, tactful.

TEACHING (Eph. 4:11)

Function: in the

Unique desire/ability to: Study/relay truth in organized manner. Offer practical application of doctrine. Make plain what isn’t immediately clear. Identify untruth.

Cautions: Don’t be overly critical of other viewpoints. Don’t measure spirituality by Bible knowledge. Listen as well as talk. Don’t forsake shepherding.

WORD OF KNOWLEDGE (I Cor. 12:8; I Peter 3:15)

Function: Understand and Speak Forth

Unique desire/ability to: Recall Biblical info when needed. Be ready to give a clear answer when called upon.

Cautions: Don’t be arrogant!

WORD OF WISDOM (I Cor. 12:8)

Function: Understand and Speak Concerning the of

Unique desire/ability to: Impart wisdom when needed. Have insight that’s not obvious. Know what to do and how to do it.

Cautions: Don’t rely on your own “wisdom.”

EXHORTATION (Romans 12:8)

Function:

Unique desire/ability to: Develop relationships to encourage spiritual growth. Explain how to apply God’s Word. Listen and assess. Meet w/ others one on one. Rely on wisdom and logic (not emotion)

Four Ways of Counseling:

1.  As a (I Thess. 2:11-12)

2. With (I Thess. 5:14)

3. With (II Tim. 4:2)

4. With (Titus 2:15)

Cautions: Don’t interrupt. Back it up w/ Scripture. Don’t be prideful in motivational ability. Don’t emphasize programs over people. Don’t get discouraged when results aren’t evident. Don’t abuse persuasiveness.