1 Corinthians 12:7-8

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit,

1 Corinthians 12:9-10

To another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 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.

1 Corinthians 12:11

But one and the same Spirit works all these, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

A. The Vocal Gifts – The Power to Speak: Prophecy, Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues

B. The Power Gifts – The Power to Do: Faith, Healings, Miracles

C. The Revelatory Gifts – The Power to Know: Words of Wisdom, Words of Knowledge, Discerning of spirits.

1. WORDS OF WISDOM

1 Corinthians 12:8

For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit.

Definition: Supernatural insight from the Holy Spirit to help us know how to respond or react in any situation.

“A divine answer or solution for a particular question or challenge.” Robert Morris

1 Kings 3:12a

Behold I have done according to your words; see I have given you a wise and understanding heart.

Matthew 22:21b

Render therefore to Ceasar the things that are Ceasar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.

Acts 6:10

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

A. Recognize we need it.

1 Kings 3:7

Now, O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king, instead of my father David, but I am a little child, I do not know how to go out or come in.

B. Ask God for it.

James 1:5a

If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

C. Walk in the wisdom God gives us

2. WORDS OF KNOWLEDGE

1 Corinthians 12:8

To another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit.

Definition – A supernatural revelation of facts or information about a person or situation received through the Holy Spirit for the Glory of God.

“A spiritual revelation of information by the Holy Spirit.” Randy Clark

Purpose – The word of knowledge builds faith in the person receiving the word, enabling them to believe and receive what God wants to give them.

John 1:48

Nathaniel said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.”

John 4:18

Jesus said to her, “You have well said, I have no husband, for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly.

Acts 14:9

This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked.

A. See them – a mental picture flashes across our mind.

B. Hear them – we hear words or phrases in our heart.

C. Feel them – we feel pain in our body where there was no pain before.

D. Know them – we just know in our spirit what the Lord wants to do.

3. DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

1 Corinthians 12:10b

To another discerning of spirits

Discern – the ability to distinguish.

Definition – The supernatural ability from the Holy Spirit enabling us to discern or distinguish between the operation of the Holy Spirit, an evil spirit, or the human spirit.

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit expressly says that in the latter times some will depart from the truth, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

“If a demonic spirit was coming against your business, home, or family, wouldn’t it be good for the Holy Spirit to make you aware of it?” Robert Morris

Acts 16:18

But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour.

 

Discussion Questions

1. Do you believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for today?

2. Do you believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit can flow through you to impact people around you?

3. What would you say is your greatest hinderance to flowing in the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

4. Can you share a time you experienced one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit impacting your life?