EXHORTATION
The Pastor is expected to
possess many of the gifts of the Spirit, especially the gift
of Encouragement and Exhortation. - Until we are personally filled with the Holy
Spirit
We are all just
Spectators.
It is “God’s will” that we be equipped with
the tools or gifts that glorify His Son.
Today we have the
responsibility to use our gifts alongside the Pastor.
First Word
- On
the “Day of Pentecost” God poured out His Spirit and the Believers
received the gifts of the Spirit. – The gifts were given for common
good; ministering to the entire church. - Each Believer had at least
one gift; but ALL the gifts were present in the Church body.
- The
Gifts of the Spirit – EXHORTATING and Encouraging - Leading and Mercy – Giving and Serving -
Special Faith - Discerning of Spirits - Miraculous Powers – Gift of
Healings - Teaching - Prophesying – Word of Wisdom - Word of Knowledge -
Speaking in Tongues and Interpreting Tongues. - NYOBS 08.02 – TONGUES
Acts 2:1-4 – The Gifts of the Spirit were given
1 And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place.
2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (ASV)
1 And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place.
2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (ASV)
1 Corinthians 12:8-10 – First
9 Gifts of the Spirit
8 for to one is given the word of wisdom … to another word of knowledge … to another faith … to another gifts of healings … to another the working of miracles… to another prophecy … to another discerning of spirits … to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. (NKJV)
8 for to one is given the word of wisdom … to another word of knowledge … to another faith … to another gifts of healings … to another the working of miracles… to another prophecy … to another discerning of spirits … to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. (NKJV)
Spiritual Tools
- The
body of believers is complex and interdependent and not all have the same
role in the body. - The Holy Spirit gives special abilities or gifts as
He “wills” for each situation.
·
The Spirit knows best which gift should be
utilized and when. – Gifts are given “partially” for each situation and for a specific
period of time. (You receive Some Wisdom;
not ALL Wisdom)
- With
the tools of the Holy Spirit, we are able to do the same works that Jesus
did; even greater (more) works because Jesus
is interceding for us at the right hand of the Father.
- The Ministry
of Christ
was only about three years; we most likely have many more years that that
to do even “More Works”. NYOBS 20.36 - TOOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT -
Rom 12:6-8 – The gift of
Encouragement or Exhortation
6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;
8 the one who EXHORTS, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. (ESV)
6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;
8 the one who EXHORTS, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. (ESV)
Piece of your
mind
·
Speech Police – There are folks that
are compelled to QUICKLY correct everything that is spoken and give their
advice on every situation; redirecting thoughts and actions. - They have a need
to be the Judge, Jury, and Executioner.
- Someone who does not have the gift of exhortation,
may come off as a very critical and harsh person.
·
The Holy Spirit has given us a new heart
with a new spirit that is Gentle and Tender.
·
Someone who has been entrusted
with the Gospel and the GIFT of exhortation should utilize it boldly;
but they should speak like a Father would to his child, bringing comfort, encouragement,
and imploring them to be worthy to be called a child of God, walking in “The
way of the Lord”. – NYOBS 08.12 - GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
·
Exhortation is not to please someone else,
but rather to please God who knows what’s in man’s heart.– NYOBS 06.08 - GIFTS CEASED OR
ACTIVE -
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Exhortation should not burdensome,
but gentle, nurturing, justly, Holy and blameless, giving thanks to God anytime
the COURSE CORRECTION message has been received.
·
Exhortation does not come from error,
impurity or the intent to deceive; it is not used with flattering
words of speech or a greedy motive where there is a DESIRE FOR
PROFIT, nor is it given to seek glory from others, but is just
simply to share what’s in your heart based on the Holy Scriptures and the
prompting and timing of the Holy Spirit.
·
When a situation arises; pray about your
part, if any, and how your actions will glorify God.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 – We
have been entrusted to speak
4 Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but rather God, who examines our hearts. (HCSB)
4 Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but rather God, who examines our hearts. (HCSB)
1 Thessalonians 2:3 – Not
with error, impure to deceive
3 For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive. (HCSB)
3 For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive. (HCSB)
1 Thessalonians 2:5 – No
flattering words; greedy motives
5 For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives—God is our witness—(HCSB)
5 For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives—God is our witness—(HCSB)
2 Corinthians 2:17 – No
desire for profit
i17 For we are not like the many who market God’s message for profit. On the contrary, we speak with sincerity in Christ, as from God and before God. (HCSB)
i17 For we are not like the many who market God’s message for profit. On the contrary, we speak with sincerity in Christ, as from God and before God. (HCSB)
1 Thessalonians 2:6 – Not
to seek glory from others
6 and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others. (HCSB)
6 and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others. (HCSB)
1 Thessalonians 2:8 – Share the Gospel what’s in
your Heart
8 We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. (HCSB)
8 We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. (HCSB)
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 –
Exhort like a father – Walk Worthy
11 As you know, like a father with his own children,
12 we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. (HCSB)
11 As you know, like a father with his own children,
12 we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. (HCSB)
1 Thessalonians 2:7 – No
Burden - Be Gentle - Nurturing
7 Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children. (HCSB)
7 Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children. (HCSB)
1 Thessalonians 2:10 –
Share justly, Holy, Blameless
10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves with you believers. (HCSB)
10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves with you believers. (HCSB)
1 Thessalonians 2:13 –
Thank God for those who will receive
13 This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the message about God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the message of God. (HCSB)
13 This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the message about God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the message of God. (HCSB)
Ezekiel 36:26 – God gives us a new spirit within
our hearts
26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. (ASV)
26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. (ASV)
Family Councilors
·
I had made friends with two men that
protested and picketed the Christian Concerts because they charged money for
attendance. – The men felt like the Word of God should be free to all; saying,
if a Christian ministry was of God, then the finances would be there.
·
There are Christian Family
Counselors
whose occupation is helping people with family situations and they get PAID for
it, but as a BONUS they have the Gift of Exhortation which you get
for FREE.
·
I like the scripture that says, don’t muzzle the
Ox while it is treading the grain. - He
should be able to eat some as he works.
Deuteronomy 25:4 – The Workers should be paid
4 You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain. (ESV)
4 You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain. (ESV)
In
the multitude of counselors,
there is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:14
I
am grateful to those that went before me providing concepts, ideas, historical
information, and scripture verses.
Because of them I can stand on their shoulders and see further that I
otherwise ever could have.
Bible Almanac; The – Packer-Tenney-White
Bible Dictionary – Harper and Row
Book of Bible Lists – Meredith’s
English Standard Version
Bible – ESV
Expositor’s Bible
Commentary – Frank E. Gaebelein
Illustrated Bible
Dictionary – Nelson’s
King James Version Bible –
KJV
Mysteries of the Bible – Readers Digest
New International
Dictionary of the Bible; The – Douglas -
Tenney
New International Version
Bible - NIV
Thru the Bible – J. Vernon McGee
Wikipedia -
Zondervan Pictorial
Encyclopedia of the Bible; The - Tenney
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