June 2017
THE GIFT OF LOVE
THE GIFTS
This is the Second message of a series of Six on the topic of “GIFTS” from the book of 1 Corinthians Chapters 12, 13 and 14. This month’s message is “Importance of All Gifts”. This is the day, the time and the hour to hear and receive the very Word of God and believe it and stand upon the Word of God.
As you read the following inspired scriptures written by Paul the Apostle in the Book of 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 referring to Importance of All Gifts; “WILL WE OPEN OUR EARS TO HEAR WHAT SAYS THE WORD OF GOD?” “OR WILL WE CHOSE TO KEEP OUR EARS AND HEART CLOSED TO GOD” IT’S YOUR CHOICE.
Importance of All Gifts
1Corinthians 12:12 For a as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: b so also is Christ.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body:)
Romans 12:4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
Romans 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b so also is Christ.)
Galatians 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
1Corinthians 12:13 For a by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, b whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and c have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, )
Romans 6:5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in
the likeness of his resurrection:
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free;)
Colossians 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (c have been all made to drink into one Spirit.)
John 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
John 7:39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
1Corinthians 12:14 For the body is not one member, but many.
1Corinthians 12:15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
1Corinthians 12:16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
1Corinthians 12:17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
1Corinthians 12:18 But now hath a God set the members every one of them in the body, b as it hath pleased him.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a God set the members every one of them in the body)
1Cointhians 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b as it hath pleased him.)
Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
1Corinthians 12:19 And if they were all one member, where were the body?
1Corinthians 12:20 But now are they many members, yet but one body.
1Corinthians 12:21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
1Corinthians 12:22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
1Corinthians 12:23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
1Corinthians 12:24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
1Corinthians 12:25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
1Corinthians 12:26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
1Corinthians 12:27 Now a ye are the body of Christ, and b members in particular.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a ye are the body of Christ)
Romans 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b members in particular.)
Ephesians 5:30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
1Corinthians 12:28 And a God hath set some in the church, first b apostles, secondarily c prophets, thirdly teachers, after that d miracles, then e gifts of healings, f helps, g governments, diversities of tongues.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a God hath set some in the church,)
Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b apostles,)
Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Ephesians 3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Cross Reference Scriptures to (c prophets,)
Acts 13:1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (d miracles,)
1Corithians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
1Corithians 12:29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (e gifts of healings,)
1Corithians 12:9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
1Corithians 12:30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (f helps,)
Numbers 11:17 And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (g governments,)
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
1Corinthians 12:29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
1Corinthians 12:30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
1Corinthians 12:31 But a covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a covet earnestly the best gifts)
1Corinthians 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
1Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Conclusion
Our choices and decisions on receiving God's Word are very important to each one of us. We must learn to put our Faith and Trust in God and His Word the Holy Bible. Will you take this day, time and this very hour to make your choice and or decision? Will you receive God and His Word “AND BE BORN AGAIN INTO HIS KINGDOM”? Below is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ and start a relationship of eternal life with Him.
Prayer to Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the Name of Jesus, I repent of my sins and I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and believe He died on the cross and rose on the third day. I ask you to come into my heart. I ask you now to wash me and cleanse me. I give you my spirit, soul and body. I will with your help follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for writing my name in the Lambs Book of life.
Thank you Father, In Jesus Name, Amen
JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD
REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND YOU "YOURSELF" LAST.
It is our prayer that this message of “Importance of All Gifts” has brought hope and help to your life and that you will totally give all of your spirit, your soul and your body to Jesus Christ and be a mighty witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.
May God's riches blessings and His love be poured out on your life daily in Jesus Name?
In His Love and His Service,
William & Susan
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the King James Version of the Bible.