1. Jesus is Lord (1-4)

When we were living in sin, apart from God, our lives were in chaos. In our ignorance we let idols rule our hearts. God gives his Holy Spirit to everyone who repents and believes the gospel. By the Spirit's work in our lives we can confess, 'Jesus is Lord.' When Jesus is my Lord and King, my life has order and direction. I can love others in a right way. God's Spirit works differently in each person, but God is the same God, and he leads everyone to obey Jesus.

2. Each gift given for the common good (5-11)

God gives different gifts to each person, but the same Holy Spirit works in each life. God's gifts are not to be used selfishly. The Holy Spirit is not given to make us feel good; he comes to enable us to do God's work. God gives spiritual gifts for one purpose: to build up God's people in faith and love so that God may be glorified.

Application: Lord, rule my life so that all I am and have may be used to glorify you and serve your people.
One Word: Jesus is Lord!