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Abilities

Rick Warren says that the bundle of abilities God has given each of us is the thing that makes us who we are and sets us apart from other people. If you think your talents are simply for you to make a lot of money, retire, and die, you’ve missed the point of your life. God has given you specific abilities for the benefit of others, not yourself.

See how some of the Old Testament men of God used their gifts for the glory of God.

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1.	When the Lord filled Bezaleel with the Spirit, what four gifts was he given? (Exodus 31:3 and 35:31)
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2.	Notice the progression of gifts from the general to the specific. The Hebrew word for "wisdom" means to have insight or perspective into the overall plan, to see how everything fits together. What project did the Lord give Bezaleel that required wisdom? (v. 36:1-2)
3.	The Lord gave Bezaleel the creative abilities required to do this job. In addition, the Lord put in his heart the desire to teach these skills to others. Whom did Bezaleel teach? (35:34)
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4.	Name some abilities that Bezaleel was able to teach and nurture in others. (Exodus 35:32-36)
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5.	In what way are the different gifts spread out among the members of the church? (Romans 12:6a)
6.	List the different gifts mentioned in Romans 12:6-8, and give a brief explanation of each.
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7.	Read Matthew 25:15-30. What criteria did the man use to determine the appropriate number of talents to be given to each servant? (v. 15)
8.	Read Deuteronomy 8:18. Who is the source of all our abilities?
9.	If God wants us to be totally dependent on Him, why does He give us gifts, talents, and abilities? (Thought question - answers will vary.)
10.	Is there a calling on your life that requires God-given creativity? Are you making the time to develop the skills required for this calling? (Answer optional)
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Continue to Abundance

Memory Verse:
1 Peter 4:10

"As every man hath received the gift (our personal abilities), even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."

The Motivation:

In Exodus 3, when God spoke to Moses at the burning bush and told him to go on back to Egypt and lead the people out to the Promised Land, Moses said, “You’ve got to be kidding, I couldn't possibly handle a job like that.” Even though God assured Moses He would help him, and give him everything he needed to succeed, Moses had a hard time believing he was up to the task. He begged God to let him off the hook saying, “I can’t speak well, I don’t have a college degree, I’m an ex-convict. Please, send anyone else!"

God has blessed you with many unique gifts, talents, and abilities. When God gives us an assignment, He not only provides the finances needed, He supplies all the abilities you need to finish the job. Don’t balk like Moses did when you hear your personal call!

Video: Develop Your Gifts & Talents to Glorify God

What have you done with the gifts and abilities God has given you? Have you invested the time to develop them to their fullest?

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for the talents and abilities you have given me. If there are any gifts I have overlooked, point them out to me, Lord. I ask You to give me the wisdom and opportunities to use my abilities in a way that will bring honor and glory to You.

 

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