Daily Study: Cessationists believe that the supernatural gifts of the Spirit ended with the completion of the Bible. They also argue that apostles and prophets were only needed to establish the early church. In contrast, continuationists maintain that the gifts of the Spirit remain active, and the Bible never indicates that only pastors, teachers, and evangelists would continue while prophets and apostles would cease. Let’s explore both positions.

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Daily Study: Each gift is meant to be helpful and serve a purpose within the body of Christ. While it is good to desire spiritual gifts, it is ultimately God who determines which gifts each person receives. The reference to speaking in tongues in Paul’s writings pertains to its public expression, not the private prayer language used in personal devotion.

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Open Forum: Pastor Amos led a rich and transparent open forum discussion where participants explored how to make decisions led by God rather than by emotion. Carron raised questions about discerning God's voice when emotions are high, prompting Pastor Amos to encourage taking time to calm down, ask what Jesus would do, and trust God’s guidance even through potential missteps. The conversation expanded to include topics like biblical interpretation, counseling methods, and the role of peace and fear in decision-making. Pastor Amos distinguished between following peace and avoiding discomfort, and he urged caution in projecting personal biases onto scripture. Testimonies about healing, personal growth, and wrestling with traditional doctrines enriched the dialogue, with Rosalind sharing her evolving views on baptism, tongues, and modesty. Pastor Amos emphasized the value of understanding scripture in context and avoiding man-made doctrines that can lead to spiritual bondage. 

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Daily Study: Supernatural gifts are used as the Lord wills; a person doesn’t have control over when these gifts are in operation. These gifts are not limited to only the male gender. 

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Open Form : The group engaged in a rich, faith-centered discussion on navigating career transitions, trusting God's timing, and balancing spiritual callings with practical concerns. Arlene shared her plan to leave her job and received advice from Pastor Amos on giving sufficient notice. Monique and others reflected on leaving jobs in obedience to God without clear plans, while Melissa and Doyin discussed seasons of waiting, spiritual growth through adversity, and God’s provision, using biblical examples. Derrick and Pastor Amos emphasized standing firm in faith despite opposition and shared stories of divine callings and long-term spiritual assignments. The group also explored the tension between financial stability and kingdom purpose.

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Daily Study: Natural gifts of the Spirit are skills and talents that are under the control of the person who has them. They can be used fully and naturally, and they come easily to the person with the skill or talent.

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Daily Study: Ministry gifts are offices within the body of Christ designed to equip believers. God appoints individuals to these roles and provides the anointing needed to fulfill their responsibilities. A person can be placed into, removed from, or transitioned between offices. When someone moves into a new office, a fresh anointing is given to operate effectively in that role.

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Daily Study: Life throws many problems at us. Some are small, others are medium-sized, but some problems are gigantic. Consider these: being one late payment away for being homeless, being on the verge of going out of business, or receiving a negative doctor’s report. These giant problems in life have the potential to crush us if we don’t deal with them correctly.

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Bible Discussion: Pastor Amos lays a foundation for understanding the three categories of gifts God gives: ministry gifts, natural talents, and supernatural manifestations. He explains that supernatural gifts operate as the Spirit wills, natural skills are under the individual's control, and ministry gifts are divine appointments with specific anointings that can change over time. Drawing from Romans 12:6 and other New Testament scriptures, he clarifies that not everyone has all the gifts—only Jesus did—but that each believer is given gifts for the benefit of the body.

Pastor Amos contrasts cessationist and continuationist views, asserting that the gifts are still active today because the “perfect” Paul referred to is a future time when Jesus returns. He emphasizes that all the ministry gifts—including Apostle and Prophet—are still needed, as the Church has not yet reached full maturity in Christ. 

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Daily Study: There are two economic systems on Earth – the world system and God’s system – which operate entirely differently. Jesus told us that the children of this world are wiser than the children of light. This means that they understand how to get ahead financially within their own economic system, whereas God’s children are unaware and don’t make full use of their economic system.

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