Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”
1 Corinthians 12:7 - Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
Romans 3:22-24 - This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Psalm 68:18 - When you ascended on high, you took many captives; you received gifts from people, even from the rebellious—that you, LORD God, might dwell there.
1 Kings 17:10 - So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?”
Conclusions:
· Do I use my spiritual gifts for selfish advantage?
· Have I been delivered from slavery to sin?
· Christ's ascension was a fulfillment of God's establishment of His kingdom!!!
· Do I rely on the Lord? Do I demonstrate faith in the Lord?
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
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