Issachar’s blessing was to be the hardest worker among the sheep (Genesis 49:14-15). Jesus called his people his sheep. A disciple obtains an amethyst quartz stone upon involvement in ministry.
The Teaching
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- And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, equipping the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-12)
The Steps
- Commit to church membership
- Engage in a ministry
- Work to discover giftedness
Resources
- Believe, Belong, Become
- Belonging: A Guide for Membership in The Wesleyan Church
- Heartwood Church Membership Affirmation (PDF)
- Spiritual Gifts Student Book (Learn It, Live It Bible Studies)
- 40 Minute Bible Studies: Understanding Spiritual Gifts by Arthur, Lawson, and Lawson
- Online Spiritual Gifts Test
- Spiritual Gifts Test (PDF)