2015 MARCH WEEK THREE LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 15, 2015.

WEEK 11

THE TYPES OF TALENTS

Main text:  Eph. 4:4-13

Memory Verse: Eph. 4:7 “But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it”

Introduction  

A previous study reveals a staggering condemnation of a man by his master because he failed to use his talent. Our churches are, however, filled with many Christians who are not aware of the talents God has given them and how they can maximize the benefits of such talents. Our study today seeks to bring to the fore some of the talents God has put under our control and how we can make good use of these talents. God has a special interest in the development of His church. It is in the light of this that various types of talents are given to His servants to fulfill such a vision.

Discussion questions

1.      What does God give to all of His children? Eph. 4:7

2.      What are some of the gifts that Jesus gave? Eph. 4:11

3.      What is the purpose of these gifts? Eph. 4:12

4.      What would happen to a church without any of the gifts?

5.      Can Christians mature without the gifts of God? Eph 4:13

6.      How can Christians receive such gifts? 2 Tim 1:6

7.      How do you avail yourself to be impacted by the gifts?

Conclusion

Our memory verse makes an emphatic statement “but to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it”. The implication is that, once you are born again and baptized in the Holy Spirit, he imparts a gift (talent) to you. Some talents (gifts) that God has given to all Christians are:

a.      The knowledge of God which comes by studying

His word (Psalm 119:15, 1 Tim 4:13)

b.      The gifts of the Holy Spirit and all the graces in the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor 12:8-12, 1 Cor 30-31)

There are various talents that Jesus has bestowed on his Church. As Christians, we have a responsibility to identify the talent we have been given and how best we can use them to the best of our abilities.

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