The Holy Spirit, The Gifts, Gifts of Healings (1Cor. 12:7-11);

The Holy Spirit, The Gifts, Gifts of Healings (1Cor. 12:7-11); We want to pick this lesson up where we left off from the previous lesson. Looking at 1Cor. 12:28, Paul write here about the difference between spiritual gifts and ministry gifts. ‎"And God hath set SOME in the church" Paul wasn't talking about spiritual gifts here, the "SOME" that were set in the church includes "first apostles" (1Cor. 12:28). "Apostles" isn't an individual gift that someone receives; it is a ministry gift to the church. "Some" also includes secondarily prophets. That also is a ministry, not to bless an individual, but it is a ministry that is given to bless the whole church, some wear the title as if they have been individually put here that men may admire them. That's not the intent of these ministries, that we may be glorified, but God in blessing the church. 1Cor. 12:28 goes on with thirdly teachers, the teaching gift is not something that is given to bless an individual, but like the others it's sole purpose is that the body of Christ may be blessed. Paul goes on in this text and talks about "after that miracles" there are some people in the ministry who are equipped with the working of miracles in their ministry. That verse continues, "then gifts of healings" (1Cor.12:28) Paul asks the question, "Are all apostles?" In other words, Paul was saying, "Does everyone has the ministry of an apostle?" the answer would be NO, are all prophets, No; are all teachers? again No. Does the Body of Christ know what are their spiritual or ministry gift? Unfortunately No, however I do believe that each of us has enough faith to bring the power of God to our individual and corporate lives. The Bible says in Hosea 4:6, My people are destroyed for lack of Knowledge, it goes on to say, because thou has rejected knowledge, I will reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me. You may be saying how have I rejected thee? God requires one thing from us, according to Joshua 1:8, This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth: but thou shall meditate therein day and night. Too many churches has become motivational clubs, where our only intent is to get excited for an hour or so. The gifts of Healings and any other gift that we have talk about over the course of the last few weeks, only comes with the knowledge of God in your hearts. We can be in awe of the power of God on someone else's life, but these gifts are available to you as well. God is no respector of person. The Bible says that these gifts are our, let's claim them in the name of Jesus, and watch God perform miracles before our eyes. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. To those who have an ear, let them hear. Thank God for His Word and the privilege of believing and acting upon His Word. Thank God, also, for supernatural manifestations and for His gifts. God Bless and Amen