We've Got Spirit: The Gift Giver

REMINDERS:
*EASTER is next Sunday!  Who are you bringing with you?!

*Also, BAPTISM is in 2 weeks (April 27th).  Remind your group about the location, time, and to show up ready to celebrate like CRAZY!


Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-11; Romans 12:6-8

Summary:  We close out our series on the HS with Paul telling us about the best gift giver ever!  The HS gives every follower of Jesus gifts to use in order to help others, to advance the kingdom of God, and get other people to Jesus.


1.  In this text, Paul makes it clear that EVERY follower of Jesus has been given a gift (passion/ability/gifting) by the HS.  Take a minute and ask your group what they think their spiritual gift is.  Allow other groups members to chime in and share the gifts that they see in other people.  Use it to challenge and encourage one another!

2.  Now that you've had some time to identify your God-given talents and gifts, how are you using them for the common good?  How are/can you use them in the local church setting so that more people can know Jesus?  How can your gifts be used for more than just your own personal benefit?

3.  Read Matthew 25:14-30.  What happens when people don't use the gifts/passions/talents that God has given them?  In Romans 12:6-8, Paul instructs the people to be faithful and use the gifts that God has given them!  So, are you being faithful to use the gifts?

4.  Take a moment and reflect on the We've Got Spirit series.  What were the most helpful aspects of this series?  What did you learn that you didn't know?  What has helped you the most?  What are some concrete ways in your life that you can turn this information into action?