How does the working of miracles differ from gifts of healings? Is a miracle better, more powerful, or greater in any way? What if I need one? We hope to answer these questions about this spiritual gift. I think God's purpose is to use this gift more but is restricted by what we expect this gift is.

How does the working of miracles differ from gifts of healings? Is a miracle better, more powerful, or greater in any way? What if I need one? We hope to answer these questions about this spiritual gift. I think God's purpose is to use this gift more but is restricted by what we expect this gift is.

When the Bible tells us to “be” or “not be” something, how do I know if I am in the state of being that I’m told to “be”? We are taking a break from our study on the gifts to look more at a topic we dipped into in this past Wednesday night’s service that generated some interest. Specifically, how do I know if I am “troubled” or “afraid?” If you were asked “are you troubled?” Our answers would probably vary. What scripture would you go to that shows you what troubled or afraid is? Anytime there is not absolute certainty on a topic, opinions will vary and this leaves room for the enemy to sow wrong doctrine and build false expectations. My hope is that when we are finished today you can know exactly how God defines a troubled or fearful person.

When the Bible tells us to “be” or “not be” something, how do I know if I am in the state of being that I’m told to “be”? We are taking a break from our study on the gifts to look more at a topic we dipped into in this past Wednesday night’s service that generated some interest. Specifically, how do I know if I am “troubled” or “afraid?” If you were asked “are you troubled?” Our answers would probably vary. What scripture would you go to that shows you what troubled or afraid is? Anytime there is not absolute certainty on a topic, opinions will vary and this leaves room for the enemy to sow wrong doctrine and build false expectations. My hope is that when we are finished today you can know exactly how God defines a troubled or fearful person.

The children are in the service today, so we are going to do a combined continuation of our series on the gifts with something that will also appeal to their interests. We are going to look at the full story of an encounter between a woman and Elisha that involved both a gift of healing and miracles. We haven’t looked at this full narrative in 2 Kings 4 for about 6 years, but we have referred to a few parts of it in recent weeks. Do you know the difference between the working of miracles and a gift of healing in operation? When is a healing seen as a miracle? Is it better to work in the gift of the working of miracles instead of the gifts of healings?

The children are in the service today, so we are going to do a combined continuation of our series on the gifts with something that will also appeal to their interests. We are going to look at the full story of an encounter between a woman and Elisha that involved both a gift of healing and miracles. We haven’t looked at this full narrative in 2 Kings 4 for about 6 years, but we have referred to a few parts of it in recent weeks. Do you know the difference between the working of miracles and a gift of healing in operation? When is a healing seen as a miracle? Is it better to work in the gift of the working of miracles instead of the gifts of healings?

How can I know if I have a gift of healing, why is this gift plural, and how does it differ from the laying on of hands or anointing with oil? We will look at Bible examples of this gift in action. Could you have this gift and not realize it? How can you find out?

How can I know if I have a gift of healing, why is this gift plural, and how does it differ from the laying on of hands or anointing with oil? We will look at Bible examples of this gift in action. Could you have this gift and not realize it? How can you find out?

How can the word of wisdom be used to better my life and the life of those around me through the ministry of this gift? We will look at how it was used in both the Old and New Testaments to learn how I can recognize this gift in action. As with all gifts, as my faith grows I will move into deeper manifestations of this gift. How spiritual do I have to be before I can move in this gift and what kind of manifestations can I expect today?

Among those examples is a very puzzling one in Genesis 9 when Noah wakes up from being drunk and speaks a blessing on two sons, but a curse of servanthood on his youngest Ham, the one who saw him naked.

Why does Ham bear a penalty for something that Noah's wrong doing created? Many have tried to explain this passage by inserting things into the text or even coming out with explanations of slavery. We will look at how or if any of these fit the passage, why this is in scripture to begin with, and what light this sheds on the gift of the Word of Wisdom.

How can the word of wisdom be used to better my life and the life of those around me through the ministry of this gift? We will look at how it was used in both the Old and New Testaments to learn how I can recognize this gift in action. As with all gifts, as my faith grows I will move into deeper manifestations of this gift. How spiritual do I have to be before I can move in this gift and what kind of manifestations can I expect today?

Among those examples is a very puzzling one in Genesis 9 when Noah wakes up from being drunk and speaks a blessing on two sons, but a curse of servanthood on his youngest Ham, the one who saw him naked.

Why does Ham bear a penalty for something that Noah's wrong doing created? Many have tried to explain this passage by inserting things into the text or even coming out with explanations of slavery. We will look at how or if any of these fit the passage, why this is in scripture to begin with, and what light this sheds on the gift of the Word of Wisdom.