Read the Room: Understanding and Operating in the Gift of Discernment

Main Passage: I Corinthians 12:10

Introduction

1. In I Timothy 4:1-2 the Apostle Paul describes our time.
2. Does the church have an answer? ___________!
   

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   1. The word of God preached.
   2. The work of the Holy Spirit is the discerning of spirits.

Understanding the Gift of Discerning of Spirits.

1. The actual phrase is ___________.
   

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2. How the gifting operates.
   1. Whether what is being prophesied is of the Lord or not.
   2. To discern the intention or motivation of somebody.
   3. To discern between a wounded spirit, bitterness, or a demon spirit.
3. The importance of this gift in the church.
   1. ___________.
      

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   2. _________________________________.
      

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We Can Grow in our Ability to Discern.

1. Applying God prescribed tests.
   1. Is Jesus ___________?
      

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      1. Does it fit the test of I John 4:1?
      2. Right ___________.
         

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      3. True ___________.
         

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   2. Doing what is right.
   3. Do they bear good ___________?
      

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2. ___________ from those who have the gift.
   

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3. ___________ for God to use you in that gift.
   

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4. Register for Power Conference which starts Friday

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