Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Preview: Many gifts are given to God’s true followers in order to reward their faith and help to spread the Word of the Lord.


Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-23.

Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:8.

1. Of what subject did Paul inform the brethren at Corinth? I Corinthians 12:1.
2. What did Christ give to men when He ascended? Ephesians 4:8.
3. What talents and abilities were these gifts that Christ gave to man? Ephesians 4:11.
4. Are these gifts elsewhere spoken of in the Scriptures? I Corinthians 12:28 & Romans 12:6-8.
5. What purpose would these gifts serve when they were bestowed upon the Church? Ephesians 4:12.
6. What result is to be obtained by the exercise of the gifts of the Church? Ephesians 4:13.
Note: These gifts bestowed upon the believers were to unify the Church and keep it firm in the Lord. Today we have many divided churches, all claiming to have the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Speaking in tongues, healing the sick, and other mighty works; yet they are divided. God’s intention for giving the Spirit was to unify the Church.
7. By what source would unity be preserved with the Church having these different gifts? I Corinthians 12:4.
8. For what purpose is the manifestation of this one Spirit given? I Corinthians 12:7-9.
9. What controls the distribution of the gifts of the Spirit? I Corinthians 12:11-12.
10. Was it God’s desire that all should possess the same gifts? Romans 12:6 (first part) & I Corinthians 12:27-31.
11. Should the gifts of the Spirit continue forever? I Corinthians 13:8.
12. Will there come a time when the gifts of the Spirit will no longer be needed? I Corinthians 13:10.
13. What promise did the Lord make through Joel to His Church? Joel 2:28-29.
Note: This promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. The Spirit henceforth was to abide in the Church and hold His throne and seat there, as the Spirit of life abides in our bodies.
14. What are the characteristics of the Kingdom of God? Romans 14:17.