Samson Week 1: When Strong Men Are Weak June 23-27
Samson Week 1: When Strong Men Are Weak Samson was a man set apart by God from birth, empowered with supernatural strength, and bound by Nazarite vows. Despite his divine calling, Samson repeatedly made destructive choices—he was a powerful man with a dangerously weak will. He had so much God-given potential, yet again and again,…
Week 4 Dream Teams June 16-20
Week 4 Dream Teams June 16-20 The early church’s success was attributed to its collective efforts. The disciples rallied around Jesus’ singular dream of spreading the gospel. For the church to thrive, Paul preached that all gifts are essential. This means that there is no hierarchy in spiritual gifts within the Body. The term “Dream…
Week 3 Wide Variety of Gifts June 9-13
Week 3 A Wide Variety of Gifts June 9-13 Each believer has gifts to use, which are equally important to the kingdom. Some gifts are more readily visible, while others are more subtle or work behind the scenes, but all are of value and worthy of honor. The Apostle Paul argues that the weaker and…
Week 2 The Five Offices June 2-6
In the letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul describes the five-fold ministry, which refers to the five roles or offices God has called Christians to fulfill. These roles are apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Each of these roles was important for the early church and is essential for the body of Christ today…
Week 1 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts May 26-30
Spiritual Gifts are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit and distributed to every believer according to God’s design and grace for the common good of the body of Christ. The purpose of spiritual gifts is to glorify God, encourage believers, and build up the body of Christ. Discovering and using our spiritual gifts is…