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Psalm 135:5-6 NIV
I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. 6 The LORD does whatever pleases him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths.

James 1:17 NIV
Every good & perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
o You’ll never know who YOU really are until you decide who GOD is in your life.

Acts 9:13 NIV
“Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done”

Acts 9:15 NIV
But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument.”

o Once you find out what God has called you, you can forget everything anyone else has called you!

I. The Gift of Teaching
A. Strengths
i. Focus intently on the information.
ii. Gets excited to share biblical truth.
iii. Likes to help understand what the Bible says..
iv. Likes to understand and explain proven principles.

B. Weaknesses
i. Can bore you to tears.
ii. May become proud of knowledge.
iii. Can get out of balance by focusing on one item.

Philippians 1:21 NIV
“To live is Christ…”

1 Corinthians 9:22 NIV
“I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.”

II. The Gift of Prophecy
A. Strengths
i. Very real and passionate relationship with God.
ii. Often seems to have a “spiritual hunch” about things.
iii. May be able to discern hidden motivations of others.
iv. Knows they hear from God and wants to tell others.
v. Powerful – WOW factor – amazing timing.
vi. Always builds up.

B. Weaknesses
i. May not be open to correction or accountability.
ii. May become judgmental of others.

What we learn from Prophetic gift 
#1 – Jesus sees something in me that I cannot see.
#2 – Jesus wants to do supernatural things in my life!

Luke 22:31-34 NLT
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you.” But Jesus said, “Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.”

#3 – Jesus will never change His mind about you!

Romans 12:6-8 NIV
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.”