Chapter 2
BEING EVERYTHING THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE
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Introduction
What do you remember about your early walk with Christ? How have you learned to more fully live the Christian life?
Read Romans 12:3-6. What are some conclusions that you could draw from the phrase “God has dealt to each one a measure of faith” (v. 3)?
What Is the Body of Christ?
What does the term “Body of Christ” mean to you? How does this phrase help you picture God’s plan for His Church?
Read Romans 12:2. What is one essential step toward doing the “good and effective and perfect will of God”?
Who Has Spiritual Gifts?
What has been your personal experience with spiritual gifts up to this point in your life?
Read 1 Corinthians 12:7-10. In your opinion, what should the Church look like under the manifestation of the Spirit as mentioned in this passage?
What Are Gift-Mixes?
What is meant by the term “gift-mixes”?
Describe the gift-mix you see in a sibling or a close friend. How have you seen that person use his or her gift-mix?
What motivates you to discover, develop and use your own spiritual gift-mix?
What Is the Relationship Between God’s Gifts and God’s Call?
How have you responded to God’s general call on your life? In what ways have you struggled?
Read 2 Timothy 3:16. Describe a time when God equipped you to better serve him. What happened?
“A spiritual gift is a special attribute given by the Holy Spirit to every member of the Body of Christ, according to God’s grace, for use within the context of the Body” (page 19). Which of the elements within this definition hold special meaning for you? Explain why.
We often desire first and receive second. What was a time in your spiritual life when the opposite was true?
When have you felt like the “Lone Ranger” in ministry? What worked and what didn’t work about this situation?
How have you brought ministry into the workplace? What are the advantages of engaging in “faith at work” during the week?
Are You Ready to Discover, Develop and Use Your Gift?
Keeping in mind other worthy spiritual exercises such as worship and prayer, how do you rate the importance of discovering, developing and using your spiritual gifts? What is your reasoning?
Have you ever known someone who squandered his or her spiritual gift? Why do you think God placed that gift in that person?
What Are the Benefits of Spiritual Gifts?
Think about a person you know who has demonstrated thoughtful use of his or her spiritual gifts. How has that person inspired you to use your own gifts?
Describe a time when it was difficult to follow a particular call on your life to use your gift. How did God help you through this time?
How does knowing about spiritual gifts help the Church as a whole?