Ephesians 4:7-16 HEAR THE WORD How do you understand the word "ministry?" Ministry is not just a project or running a program. Ministry is the way in which the church matures in the Lord Jesus Christ The theme of Ephesians: If you are saved into the church, then you are called to minister to the church. God has gifted you for the ministry (vv. 7-10) God has gifted the church to equip you for ministry (vv. 11-12a) Two implications: 1) A healthy church is a church in which ministry is being carried out by the 2) Every member of the body a key role in the of GLC God has chosen to use you to help mature his church (vv. 12b-16) APPLY THE WORD Something I learned: Something I want to know more about: Something I should change: What truth about the Gospel was/is highlighted by this passage: My prayer response (repentance/thanksgiving/praise): SHARE THE WORD In one sentence, write a key statement that the Spirit has prompted you to take from this message (e.g. “Love God with all your heart”) Who will you share this key statement with this week?