The Revelation Gifts Demonstrate God’s Power: “word Of Wisdom”

The Revelation Gifts Demonstrate God’s Power

“Word of Wisdom” Pastor John Isaacs KingsWay Community Church April 29, 2007

The Glory of God But truly, as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. (Numbers 14:21)

The Glory of God 1. The Goodness of God His Character Revealed 2. The Greatness of God His Power Demonstrated

The Glory of God 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God

through us.

The Glory of God Colossians 1:27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you,

the hope of glory.

The Glory of God Multiple manifestations of God’s Character and Power in and through the lives of God’s people.

God’s Character love, joy, peace, mercy, patient, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, truthful, generous, forgiving, and just Exodus 34:6-7 and Galatians 5:22-23

God’s Power 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

God’s Power Hebrews 2:4 God also bearing witness both with

signs and wonders, with various miracles, and

gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?

Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-14 • Word of Wisdom • Word of Knowledge • Faith • Healings • Working of miracles • Prophecy • Discernment of spirits • Speaking in tongues • Interpretation of tongues

Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:27-30 • Apostles • Prophets • Teachers • Miracles • Healings • Helps • Administrations • Varieties of tongues

Spiritual Gifts Romans 12:6-8 • Prophecy • Ministry • Teaching • Exhortation • Giving • Leading • Showing mercy

Spiritual Gifts Ephesians 4:11 • Apostles • Prophets • Evangelists • Pastors • Teachers

Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit,

Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 (cont.) 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.

Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 (cont.) 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to

each one individually as He wills.

Spiritual Gifts Three Groups of Three: Group #1: The Revelation Gifts • Word of Wisdom • Word of Knowledge • Discerning of Spirits

Spiritual Gifts Three Groups of Three: Group #2: The Power Gifts • Miracles • Healing • Faith

Spiritual Gifts Three Groups of Three: Group #3: The Speaking Gifts • Message in Tongues • Interpretation of Tongues • Prophecy

Spiritual Gifts • Are the gifts of the Spirit for today? • Did they “stop existing” at the end of the First Century? • What about 1 Corinthians 13:8-13?

Spiritual Gifts Spiritual Gifts vs. Talents Spiritual Gifts are supernatural endowments or empowerments that God provides in a specific situation. Talents are natural endowments, characteristics, aptitudes, or dispositions that a person has in general.

Spiritual Gifts Two Definitions of Gifts #1 When the ownership of something is voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation . #2 A notable capacity that sets apart or distinguishes one from the rest. The endowment of some special power or ability.

Spiritual Gifts Definition of Spiritual Gifts Greek Word = charismata Charis = Grace or favor Mata = to be with To experience a special endowment or favor given by a divine being.

Spiritual Gifts Definition of Spiritual Gifts The special grace or favor denoting extraordinary powers, distinguishing certain Christians and enabling them to serve the church. The reception of these gifts is due to the power of divine grace operating on their souls by the Holy Spirit.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Greek Word is sophia Having a good sense. The ability to know the right course of action. Having sound judgment.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom The Spiritual Gift The supernatural ability to offer the practical application of a truth or to give the appropriate course of action.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Distinctives: • Ability to provide divinely given solutions in the midst of conflict and confusion.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Distinctives: • Ability to discern the unseen consequences in determining the next steps to take.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Examples 1 Kings 3:24-27 Acts 15:13-20

Spiritual Gifts 1 Kings 3:24-27 24 Then the king said, "Bring me a sword." So they brought a sword before the king. 25 And the king said, "Divide the living child in two, and give half to one, and half to the other." 26 Then the woman whose son was living spoke to the king, for she yearned with compassion for her son; and she said,

Spiritual Gifts 1 Kings 3:24-27 (cont.) "O my lord, give her the living child, and by no means kill him!" But the other said, "Let him be neither mine nor yours, but divide him." 27 So the king answered and said, "Give the first woman the living child, and by no means kill him; she is his mother."

Spiritual Gifts Acts 15:13-20 13 And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, “Men and brethren, listen to me: 14 Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. 15 And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written:

Spiritual Gifts Acts 15:13-20 (cont.) 16 After this I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; 17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the Lord who does all these things. (Amos 9:10-11)

Spiritual Gifts Acts 15:13-20 (cont.) 18 Known to God from eternity are all His works. 19 Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, 20 but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Cautions • Don’t fail to share with others the word of wisdom that God gives you.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Cautions • Avoid letting others develop a dependence upon the words of wisdom operating through you, it could weaken their faith in God.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Cautions • Don’t become impatient with others who do not have this gift.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Cautions • Remember the wisdom isn’t from you – it is a supernatural endowment from God.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom Cautions • Don’t become preoccupied with any of the spiritual gifts. Keep your relationship with Jesus the most important thing in your life.

Spiritual Gifts Jeremiah 9:23-24 23 Thus says the Lord: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the Lord.

Spiritual Gifts Word of Wisdom The Spiritual Gift The supernatural ability to offer the practical application of a truth or to give the appropriate course of action.

The Glory of God How will the “Glory of God” fill the earth?

The Glory of God As God’s People, Filled With The Holy Spirit, Exercise The Spiritual Gift of Word of Wisdom.