Entrusted: Wisely Using God’s Gifts

Love Makes the Difference1 Peter 4:7–11

Memory VerseEach of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

Learning GoalsExplore: Students will understand that spiritual gifts are to be used selflessly through the power of God working in the lives of His people.

Transform: Students will compare what a spiritual gift looks like when it is used selflessly to how it looks when it is used selfishly.

Discussion• Why is love so important in the Church?

• How does a lack of love affect our witness to the world?

• What can we do to be good stewards of spiritual gifts?

• How does serving one another bring glory to God?

• How can you use your spiritual gifts to be a blessing and honor God?

Key Study1. We show the sincerity of our love when we minister without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:7–9

Key Study2. We use our gifts as an expression of God’s grace to others. 1 Peter 4:10

Key Study3. We must rely on God as the source of our ability to serve others. 1 Peter 4:11