LESSON TWELVE

THE GRACE-MINISTERING SERVICE

Scripture Reading: Rom. 12:4-6a, 7a; Eph. 4:7; 1 Pet. 4:10; John 1:17b; 1 Cor. 15:10; 2 Cor. 12:9

OUTLINE

1. All the members of the Body of Christ being gifted—Rom. 12:6a.
2. Every member having been given grace —Eph. 4:7; Rom. 12:6b.
3. All the members being stewards of the varied grace of God—1 Pet. 4:10.
4. The service in the church being the function of the members with grace.
5. Grace being God embodied in Christ as our enjoyment— John 1:17b; 1 Cor. 15:10.
6. To serve in the church being to minister Christ as grace to others:
1. First, we need to experience the grace of Christ in our own circumstances—2 Cor. 12:9.
2. Then we minister grace to others through our service.
7. The goal of our service:
1. Not to accomplish things.
2. But to infuse others with Christ as grace.