9. the Problem of Spiritual Gifts
- lofty idea with a lofty goal (too “spiritual”)
10. the Problem of Spiritual Gifts
- lofty idea with a lofty goal (too “spiritual”)
- impossible to fully understand (too mysterious)
11. the Problem of Spiritual Gifts
- lofty idea with a lofty goal (too “spiritual”)
- impossible to fully understand (too mysterious)
- well, see, I took this test.... (too me-focused)
12. the Problem of Spiritual Gifts
- lofty idea with a lofty goal (too “spiritual”)
- impossible to fully understand (too mysterious)
- well, see, I took this test.... (too me-focused)
- what problems do you hear about Spiritual Gifts?
14. the Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
- Spiritual Gifts are Kingdom-Focused
15. the Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
- Spiritual Gifts are Kingdom-Focused
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result
of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are His
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do.
16. the Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
- Spiritual Gifts are Kingdom-Focused
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result
of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are His
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do.
- Spiritual Gifts make God’s grace tangible
17. the Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
- Spiritual Gifts are Kingdom-Focused
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result
of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are His
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do.
- Spiritual Gifts make God’s grace tangible
2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in
a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the
same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.
20. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
21. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
22. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
23. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
24. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
Others receive
Saving Grace
25. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
Others receive Christ’s Body
Saving Grace is edified
26. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace Spiritual Gift(s)
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
Others receive Christ’s Body
Saving Grace is edified
28. the Proof Text for Spiritual Gifts
1 Peter 4:10 (NASB)
“As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.”
31. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
32. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
33. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
34. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.
35. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.
36. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.
38. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Question: What other titles accurately express “oikonòmos?”
39. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Question: What other titles accurately express “oikonòmos?”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and
as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that
those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
40. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Question: What other titles accurately express “oikonòmos?”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and
as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that
those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Answer: “Trustees.”
41. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Question: What other titles accurately express “oikonòmos?”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and
as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that
those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Answer: “Trustees.”
Question: Is a Trustee the Beneficiary of the Assets?
42. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Question: What other titles accurately express “oikonòmos?”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and
as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that
those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Answer: “Trustees.”
Question: Is a Trustee the Beneficiary of the Assets?
Answer: “No.” A Trustee, by law, is an “Administrator”:
Duties: Carry out the expressed terms of the trust instrument, Defend the trust,
Account for actions, Be loyal, Not delegate, Not profit from the Trust assets,
Administer in the best interest of the beneficiaries
43. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Question: What other titles accurately express “oikonòmos?”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and
as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that
those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Answer: “Trustees.”
Question: Is a Trustee the Beneficiary of the Assets?
Answer: “No.” A Trustee, by law, is an “Administrator”:
Duties: Carry out the expressed terms of the trust instrument, Defend the trust,
Account for actions, Be loyal, Not delegate, Not profit from the Trust assets,
Administer in the best interest of the beneficiaries
Question: How can we relate these titles to Spiritual Gifts?
44. Read in Groups Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel: Matthew 25:14-30
45. Read in Groups Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel: Matthew 25:14-30
Question 1: What title would you give to this “oikonòmos”?
Question 2: What is the nature of the business referred to in vv. 13 and 15?
Question 3: How does the math work in vv. 16 and 18,
and how does it compare to the math in Matthew 25:15-17?
Question 4: How does the math work in vv. 17 and 19,
and how does it compare to the math in Matthew 25:19-23?
Question 5: Can you define any general principles of good stewardship
from these passages?
47. “oikonòmos” in summary
A “steward” is an “investor”
who knows how to put resources to work
48. “oikonòmos” in summary
A “steward” is an “investor”
who knows how to put resources to work
This is the “Multiplying Effect” which God rewards
49. “oikonòmos” in summary
A “steward” is an “investor”
who knows how to put resources to work
This is the “Multiplying Effect” which God rewards
1 2
2 4
5 10
52. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
53. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
54. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
55. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.
56. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.
57. 1 Peter 4:10
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.
59. Term 2: kaloì = morally good, noble, praiseworthy
Is every steward good at his job?
60. Term 2: kaloì = morally good, noble, praiseworthy
Is every steward good at his job?
Consider John Mark:
Acts 13:Now Paul and his companions put out to sea from Paphos and came to Perga in
Pamphylia; but John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
Acts 15:36-39 After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brethren in
every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.” 37 Barnabas
wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also. 38 But Paul kept insisting that they
should not take him along who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone with
them to the work. 39 And there occurred such a sharp disagreement that they separated
from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.
61. Term 2: kaloì = morally good, noble, praiseworthy
Is every steward good at his job?
Consider John Mark:
Acts 13:Now Paul and his companions put out to sea from Paphos and came to Perga in
Pamphylia; but John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
Acts 15:36-39 After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brethren in
every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.” 37 Barnabas
wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also. 38 But Paul kept insisting that they
should not take him along who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone with
them to the work. 39 And there occurred such a sharp disagreement that they separated
from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.
- “kaloì-ness” is a condition related to our attitude and our practice
- it has the power to make or break our ministry
64. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
1. Faithfully Persevere!
Luke 16:10 “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is
unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much. 11 Therefore if you have not been
faithful in the use of unrighteous [i]wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you? 12 And if you
have not been faithful in the use of that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your
own?
65. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
1. Faithfully Persevere!
Luke 16:10 “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is
unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much. 11 Therefore if you have not been
faithful in the use of unrighteous [i]wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you? 12 And if you
have not been faithful in the use of that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your
own?
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those
entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that those who have been
given a trust must prove faithful.
66. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
1. Faithfully Persevere!
Luke 16:10 “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is
unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much. 11 Therefore if you have not been
faithful in the use of unrighteous [i]wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you? 12 And if you
have not been faithful in the use of that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your
own?
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those
entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that those who have been
given a trust must prove faithful.
Linking “servants” to “stewards” in the Greek refers to:
“Slaves, rowing in the lowest level of a prison ship.”
68. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
1. Faithfully Persevere!
1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed
on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the elders.
15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will
be evident to all. 16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching;
persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for
yourself and for those who hear you.
69. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
1. Faithfully Persevere!
1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed
on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the elders.
15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will
be evident to all. 16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching;
persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for
yourself and for those who hear you.
1 Timothy 5:22-24 Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share
responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin. No longer
drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and
your frequent ailments. The sins of some men are quite evident, going before
them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after.
70. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
1. Faithfully Persevere!
1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed
on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the elders.
15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will
be evident to all. 16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching;
persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for
yourself and for those who hear you.
1 Timothy 5:22-24 Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share
responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin. No longer
drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and
your frequent ailments. The sins of some men are quite evident, going before
them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after.
(Personal Example of San Marino)
73. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
2. Live beyond reproach!
1 Timothy 6:11-15 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue
righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good
fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, when you made
the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you .... 14 that
you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our
Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which He will bring about at the proper time
74. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
2. Live beyond reproach!
1 Timothy 6:11-15 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue
righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good
fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, when you made
the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you .... 14 that
you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our
Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which He will bring about at the proper time
A message to us men:
75. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
2. Live beyond reproach!
1 Timothy 6:11-15 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue
righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good
fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, when you made
the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you .... 14 that
you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our
Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which He will bring about at the proper time
A message to us men:
Come back to the purity you experienced in your earliest days of faith,
especially in light of the ministry entrusted to you for the sake of others!
76. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
2. Live beyond reproach!
1 Timothy 6:11-15 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue
righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good
fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, when you made
the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you .... 14 that
you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our
Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which He will bring about at the proper time
A message to us men:
Come back to the purity you experienced in your earliest days of faith,
especially in light of the ministry entrusted to you for the sake of others!
A message to us fathers (and spiritual fathers) in the room:
77. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
2. Live beyond reproach!
1 Timothy 6:11-15 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue
righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good
fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, when you made
the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you .... 14 that
you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our
Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which He will bring about at the proper time
A message to us men:
Come back to the purity you experienced in your earliest days of faith,
especially in light of the ministry entrusted to you for the sake of others!
A message to us fathers (and spiritual fathers) in the room:
Do what is right so that you can teach what is right.
Don’t let your hard work fall short now, and ruin your legacy.
80. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
3. Get your priorities in order!
Consider once more our stewardship parable:
81. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
3. Get your priorities in order!
Consider once more our stewardship parable:
Luke 19:20 Another came, saying, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I kept put away in a handkerchief; 21 for I was
afraid of you, because you are an exacting man; you take up what you did not lay down and reap what you did not
sow.’ 22 He *said to him, ‘By your own words I will judge you, you worthless slave.... 23 Why did you not put my
money in the bank, and having come, I would have collected it with interest?’ 24 Then he said to the bystanders,
‘Take the mina away from him and give it to the one who has the ten minas.’
Matthew 25:24 “And the one also who had received the one talent came up and said, ‘Master, I knew you to be a
hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering where you scattered no seed. 25 And I was afraid, and
went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.’ 26 “But his master answered and said
to him, ‘You wicked, lazy slave, .... 27 you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have
received my money back with interest. 28 Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who
has the ten talents.’
82. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
3. Get your priorities in order!
Consider once more our stewardship parable:
Luke 19:20 Another came, saying, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I kept put away in a handkerchief; 21 for I was
afraid of you, because you are an exacting man; you take up what you did not lay down and reap what you did not
sow.’ 22 He *said to him, ‘By your own words I will judge you, you worthless slave.... 23 Why did you not put my
money in the bank, and having come, I would have collected it with interest?’ 24 Then he said to the bystanders,
‘Take the mina away from him and give it to the one who has the ten minas.’
Matthew 25:24 “And the one also who had received the one talent came up and said, ‘Master, I knew you to be a
hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering where you scattered no seed. 25 And I was afraid, and
went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.’ 26 “But his master answered and said
to him, ‘You wicked, lazy slave, .... 27 you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have
received my money back with interest. 28 Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who
has the ten talents.’
GROUP QUESTION: In what ways was this servant “wicked?”
In what way did he really wrong his Master?
84. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
3. Get your priorities in order!
1 Corinthians 9:16-17 if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion;
for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel. 17 For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if
against my will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.
85. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
3. Get your priorities in order!
1 Corinthians 9:16-17 if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion;
for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel. 17 For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if
against my will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.
Read in Groups: Acts 21:4,10-15
86. 3 Characteristics of a “Good” Administrator
3. Get your priorities in order!
1 Corinthians 9:16-17 if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion;
for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel. 17 For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if
against my will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.
Read in Groups: Acts 21:4,10-15
Acts 21:4 After looking up the disciples, we stayed there seven days; and they kept telling Paul
through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem. 10 As we were staying there for some days, a
prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound
his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews at Jerusalem
will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’” 12 When we
had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13
Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only
to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 And since he would
not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking, “The will of the Lord be done!” 15 After these days we
got ready and started on our way up to Jerusalem.
88. GROUP DISCUSSION:
Do any of these statements sound wrong to you?
- My devotion to God compels me to serve His Church more effectively than I am
- As we mature as servants we will eventually replace all “fear” with “purpose”
- “Retirement” from ministry is not an option in God’s Kingdom!
89. GROUP DISCUSSION:
Do any of these statements sound wrong to you?
- My devotion to God compels me to serve His Church more effectively than I am
- As we mature as servants we will eventually replace all “fear” with “purpose”
- “Retirement” from ministry is not an option in God’s Kingdom!
GROUP QUESTIONS:
- To what degree does Paul’s level of passion for ministry risk “legalism?”
- In what ways does Paul alienate himself as a missionary “die-hard?” or “superman?”
- In what ways might you be feeling today a new challenge to your ministry approach?
92. Week 1 Summary
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
1 Peter 4:10
93. Week 1 Summary
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
1 Peter 4:10
94. Week 1 Summary
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
1 Peter 4:10
95. Week 1 Summary
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.
1 Peter 4:10
96. Week 1 Summary
each one as/ has received a special gift,
to the degree that
to one another employ it in serving
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.
1 Peter 4:10
99. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Account Manager / Administrator / Trustee
God is the Beneficiary and the Trustor,
...He’s the Boss on every level!
100. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Account Manager / Administrator / Trustee
God is the Beneficiary and the Trustor,
...He’s the Boss on every level!
Of greatest importance, God calls us to be Investors
He wants a Multiplying Effect of our gifts, talents and abilities
101. Term 1: “Stewards” = “oikonòmos”
Account Manager / Administrator / Trustee
God is the Beneficiary and the Trustor,
...He’s the Boss on every level!
Of greatest importance, God calls us to be Investors
He wants a Multiplying Effect of our gifts, talents and abilities
When He gives us a resource,
1 2
2 4
5 10
10 11 (when 1 = 1 )
103. Term 2: “Good” = “kaloì”
Not every steward in God’s Kingdom is a good one!
104. Term 2: “Good” = “kaloì”
Not every steward in God’s Kingdom is a good one!
Your “kaloì-ness” is measured in 3 ways:
105. Term 2: “Good” = “kaloì”
Not every steward in God’s Kingdom is a good one!
Your “kaloì-ness” is measured in 3 ways:
1.You must faithfully persevere
106. Term 2: “Good” = “kaloì”
Not every steward in God’s Kingdom is a good one!
Your “kaloì-ness” is measured in 3 ways:
1.You must faithfully persevere
- Don’t give up, keep your focus on Eternity, and serve-serve-serve!
107. Term 2: “Good” = “kaloì”
Not every steward in God’s Kingdom is a good one!
Your “kaloì-ness” is measured in 3 ways:
1.You must faithfully persevere
- Don’t give up, keep your focus on Eternity, and serve-serve-serve!
2.You must live beyond reproach
108. Term 2: “Good” = “kaloì”
Not every steward in God’s Kingdom is a good one!
Your “kaloì-ness” is measured in 3 ways:
1.You must faithfully persevere
- Don’t give up, keep your focus on Eternity, and serve-serve-serve!
2.You must live beyond reproach
- Flee temptation, pursue holiness, and be a legacy-maker!
109. Term 2: “Good” = “kaloì”
Not every steward in God’s Kingdom is a good one!
Your “kaloì-ness” is measured in 3 ways:
1.You must faithfully persevere
- Don’t give up, keep your focus on Eternity, and serve-serve-serve!
2.You must live beyond reproach
- Flee temptation, pursue holiness, and be a legacy-maker!
3. We get our priorities in order
110. Term 2: “Good” = “kaloì”
Not every steward in God’s Kingdom is a good one!
Your “kaloì-ness” is measured in 3 ways:
1.You must faithfully persevere
- Don’t give up, keep your focus on Eternity, and serve-serve-serve!
2.You must live beyond reproach
- Flee temptation, pursue holiness, and be a legacy-maker!
3. We get our priorities in order
- Challenge yourself to be more daring, more committed, and more
effective in building God’s Kingdom with the days you have left!