Introduction 1: Spiritual Gift Firehose

Welcome to the Spiritual Gifts Podcast. The podcast reveals research and truth about powerful spiritual gifts God gave the church that most are ignorant of.

If you prefer to live a rewarding, exciting, and satisfying spiritual life, if you seek to be the most valuable person you can be to God, your church, your family, and your friends and acquaintances, then this podcast is for you.

This podcast reveals, teaches, and demonstrates the pathway for you and your community to achieve a God-glorifying, God-honoring life. It will give you the knowledge and tools to discover how you can open your eyes to the value God has put inside you to reach the apex of your life. It is there you find ultimate fruitfulness (what you do works) and fulfillment (satisfactorily knowing you have made a Kingdom difference).  

Listen to this podcast channel and Lord willing, you will be transformed through Christ into the person God created you to be – a force with and for Him!
 

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts - https://spiritualgiftspodcast.com/episodes/

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Welcome to the Spiritual Gifts Podcast. Spiritual Gifts Podcast reveals research and truth about powerful spiritual gifts God gave the church that most are ignorant of.

If you prefer to live a rewarding, exciting, and satisfying spiritual life, if you seek to be the most valuable person you can be to God, the most valuable person you can be to your church; the most valuable person you can be to family, the most valuable person you can be to your friends and acquaintances, then this podcast is for you.

This podcast reveals, teaches, and demonstrates the pathway for you and your community to achieve a God-glorifying, God-honoring life. It will give you the knowledge and tools to discover how you can open your eyes to the value God has put inside you to reach the apex of your life. It is there you find ultimate fruitfulness (what you do works) and fulfillment (satisfactorily knowing you have made a Kingdom difference).  

Listen to this podcast channel and Lord willing, you will be transformed through Christ into the person God created you to be – a force with and for Him! 

Podcast Goals

1.       To bring glory to  Christ, the Anointed One, our Savior and Messiah.

2.       To lead Christians (you) in discovering your Spiritual Gifts, or Spiritual DNA as we call it, (passion, gifts, style) to achieve ultimate peace and fulfillment.

3.       To wake up slumbering churches, who ignore the power of the Holy Spirit and who deny their congregants the ability to participate in a Spiritual Gift operating church that glorifies God and edifies the community around them.

O.T. - God – Israel is his children/God their father

- wanted king; idol worship; God’s wrath

N.T. – Jesus – a whole new system
 - died on cross, comes back to live, appears to 400; before leaving, promises powerful Holy Spirit

Church Age – Paul invents and spreads the doctrine.

Acts 1 - In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with[a] water, but in a few days you will be baptized with[b] the Holy Spirit.”

6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

Body of Christ

This phrase is in verse 27 and four other times — once in Romans, two additional times in 1 Corinthians, and once in Ephesians. The statement that WE (those

who receive Christ) ARE the BODY OF CHRIST is humbling and sobering.

Because Jesus died for us and we accept him as Lord, we became His body on earth, and His Holy Spirit lives in us!

Have you considered this reading?

Romans 8:9‐10 / “You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the

Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. Andif the Spirit of him who raised Jesus

from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodiesbecause of his Spirit who lives in you.”

5 Podcast Areas we want to understand and remember

1.     Christ is inside of you! 

1 Corinthians 2:16 – But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:16 – Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? 

1 Corinthians 6:14-15 - Don't you realize that your bodies are actually parts of Christ?! THIS IS BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Romans 8:9-11 - You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.) And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life* because you have been made right with God. The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.

And why is Jesus/Holy Spirit in us?

Ephesians 1:14 - The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.***************

Ephesians 2:22 - Through him you Gentiles are also being made part of this dwelling where God lives by his Spirit.

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Colossians 1:27 - This is the secret: Christ lives in you.

Colossians 1:29 - That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me. 

Colossians 2:2,3 - I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 3:11 - In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile,* circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized,* slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

James 4:5 - God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him.

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2 Timothy 1:14 - Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us

1 John 2:27 - you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know,  and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.

I John 3:24b - the Spirit he gave us lives in us."

1 John 4:4 - the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.

1 John 4:13 - And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us.

Invite 2-20 others to experience this podcast with you. Listen to this podcast, then meet together online, at a coffee shop or Panera Bread, and discuss what you are hearing and what this means to you and your friends, acquaintances and community. 

2. Drifting away from God has always been a challenge for followers.

Heart-breaking issues, such as a death or loss of perceived security (loss of job or money); improper lust for sexual pleasure, gambling, excessive drinking, search for fame, or other temptations is where drifting away begins. We forget God because we have not yet come to fully understand Christ’s love toward us and how rich and deep it is. Through these podcasts, we pray you never fall away and because of the gifts he has given you, you will rejoice. Some challenges in life are to test the various components of your Christian life to make you stronger in each to strengthen you for the work Christ has set before you.

Romans 5:1-5 - Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace* with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. 

(Yield your mind to be a tool of the Spirit inside you -not sin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Romans 6:12 - Do not let sin control the way you live;* do not give in to sinful desires. 

Romans 6:13-14 - Use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. Sin is no longer your master

Philippians 2:15 - Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.

Colossians 1:23 - Don't drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News.

James 4:7-8 - So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. 

1 John 5:21 - keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. 

 This podcast is about beginning, renewing, or returning to a deep relationship with Christ. 
 Repent of sin, turn to God, and trust in Jesus.

3. Growing Spiritually

Ephesians 1:17 - I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you the spirit of wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. (Day 340 - To grow spiritually, your knowledge of God must increase and it will through this podcast.)

Amazing/Wonderful verses

Ephesians 1:19-20 - I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 2:14 - For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups.

Acts 20:21 - I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus.

************     ***Christ changed everything

2 Corinthians 3:17 - For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.******** needed now freedom is threatened.

Colossians 2:6-7 - Just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

Philippians 3:10 - I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead.

4. Spiritual Gifts

Romans 12:6 - In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.

30 times "gifts" are mentioned in the N.T.; This book mentions it most- 8 times(26%).

7 times “Spiritual Gifts” are mentioned in the Bible; all 7 by Paul in his instruction to the Church. 3 1st Corinthian; Romans; 1 Timothy; 2 Timothy; 1 Peter

96 times "Holy Spirit" mentioned in N.T.; mentioned most in Acts (42) as church started and they witnessed this phenomenon as it started. (We bring in a lifetime of conversations/references about the Holy Spirit - to them in the beginning, this was a new and amazing experience.

370 times "Spirit" mentioned in N.T.; most (67 in Acts and 44 times in 1st Corinth) 10 times in Chapter 12!!!

Exodus 31:1-3 – Then the LORD said to Moses, “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts (craftsmanship).

Psalm 150:3-5 – Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! Praise him with the tambourine and dancing; praise him with strings and flutes! (Creative communication)

Acts 20:29 - the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.

Acts 21:4 - these believers prophesied through the Holy Spirit... 

Acts 21:8 - Philip the Evangelist

Acts 21:9 - four unmarried daughters who had the gift of prophecy.

Acts 21:10 - Agabus, who had the gift of prophecy...

1 Corinthians 12:8-11 – To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice(wisdom); to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge.* The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing. He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages,* while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said.

1 Corinthians 12:27-28 – Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church: first are apostles, second are prophets, third are teachers, then those who do miracles, those who have the gift of healing, those who can help others, those who have the gift of leadership (administration), those who speak in unknown languages.

Romans 12:7-8 – So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing mercy to others, do it gladly.

Ephesians 4:11-13 – Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors/shepherds and teachers.

1 Timothy 2:1-2 – I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.

1 Peter 4:9-10 – Cheerfully share your home (hospitality) with those who need a meal or a place to stay. God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking (teaching)? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.

Discernment – Ezra 8:16!

Wisdom – Ezra 8:18

Your Spiritual Gift

Romans 1:11 - For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.

Romans 11:36 – For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen. (this is why we must discover, then use our God-given gifts - everything is intended for his glory!)

Romans 12:1 - And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. (if you cannot give your body to God, it is because you do not understand all he has done for you.)

Romans 12:4 - one body, many parts with special functions.

Romans 15:19 - They were convinced by the power of God's Spirit. 

1 Timothy 4:14-15 - Do not neglect the Spiritual Gifts you received...Give your complete attention to these matters.

2 Timothy 1:6 - This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you.

Genesis 2:15  - The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. (God has placed on earth to tend and watch over it first in the church and second, in the community.)

6. Together We are The Body of Christ

1 Corinthians 12:27 – All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.

Ephesians 1:23 - And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.

Ephesians 4:4 - there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.

Romans 12:4-5 - Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

7. Changed Lives are Changed Churches 

Ephesians 4:1-16 - is rich with church knowledge. It seems we cannot measure up to the complete standard of Christ.

Ephesians 5:8 - live as people of light 

Colossians 1:6 - This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace. 

Hebrews 3:6 - But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ.

1 Peter 2:5 - You are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple.(Christ is the cornerstone).What’s more, you are his holy priesthood.

2 Peter 1:4 - The promises of Christ allows you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.