Background
What is a spiritual gift?
Spiritual gifts are blessings or abilities given by God to His children through the power of the Holy Ghost. Gifts of the Spirit are given to bless and benefit those who love the Lord and seek to keep His commandments
Who was the spiritual gift revelation given through?
Joseph Smith
Why does God give spiritual gifts to us? Hint verse 9, 12 and 26
For our benefit and profit
True or false: You only are given one or two spiritual gifts throughout your life
FALSE! You are able to acquire as many as you sincerely ask for according to your faith and God's will
How can the sacrament prayers help us attain spiritual gifts?
“O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.”
What section in Doctrine and Covenants do we find the scriptures on spiritual gifts?
Section 46
Who has spiritual gifts?
Everyone (D&C 46:11)
What does the Lord want us to avoid? Hint - verse 7-8
- Being seduced by evil spirits
- Doctrines of devils
- Commandments of men
- Being Deceived
What do our spirit and physical body have in common? (Think muscles)
You have to work and nourish them in order for them to grow!
True or false: The only spiritual gifts we know of are the ones listed in this section of scripture?
FALSE! “These spiritual gifts and others listed in the scriptures are only some examples of the many gifts of the Spirit. The Lord blesses His children in many ways according to their faithfulness and their needs and the needs of those they serve.” [Church Gospel Topics Study Manual- Spiritual Gifts]
Where was the revelation on spiritual gifts received?
Kirtland, Ohio
Who can acquire more spiritual gifts?
Everyone
We will benefit from spiritual gifts when we what? Hint - verse 9
Love God and keep His commandments
True or false: Having faith to be healed and having faith to heal are the same spiritual gift
FALSE: Verse 19-20 separates the two
What gifts pertain to tongues? Hint - verse 24-25
- Speaking in tongues
- Interpretation of tongues
In what year did the revelation on spiritual gifts come?
1831
Who gives you knowledge of some of your own personal gifts, through the Spirit in a blessing?
The Patriarch in your Patriarchal Blessing
What spiritual gift involves knowledge about Christ? Hint - verse 13
Knowledge “that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world.”
True or false: The gift of the word of wisdom pertains to the word of wisdom health code (coffee, alcohol, etc.) - Verse 17
FALSE! It is the gift of wisdom—the ability to use knowledge in righteous ways.
What could the gift of the word of knowledge pertain to? Verse 18
The ability to teach by the power of the Holy Ghost.
The gift of faith.
In what verse do the instruction on spiritual gifts begin?
Verse 7
Who has all the spiritual gifts that can be given to man currently?
The Prophet
What gift pertains to other's words? Hint - verse 14
The capacity to believe the words of those who testify of Jesus Christ.
What is the gift of administration? Verse 15
This gift is used in administering and leading the Church.
What is the gift of knowing the diversities of operations? Verse 16
This gift helps individuals discern whether a teaching or influence comes from God or from some other source.