1 Corinthians 12:4-7 - 4 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are different activities, but the same God activates each gift in each person. 7 A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial.
JAMES THE GREATER
- Brother of John, Son of Zebedee. A Fisherman by trade. Left boat to follow Jesus. (Mark 1)
- Witnessed Jesus transfiguration. (Matthew 17:1–8)
- Martyred for his faith. (Acts 12)
JAMES THE LESSER
- Named in the list of 12 apostles.
“James the son of Alphaeus” (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15, Acts 1:13)
1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything.
ALL OF OUR STORIES ARE SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE THEY TELL THE STORY OF JESUS.
JAMES THE GENEROUS.
“My life isn’t driven by what I can get anymore, but by what I’ve already been given.”
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE STORY THAT JESUS IS WRITING IN YOUR LIFE.
CHRIS THE CONNECTED
“Through church and community, I’ve grown in my faith and in who I am.”
LARRY THE PROTECTED
“Even when I wasn’t looking for God, He was looking out for me.”
ALL OF OUR STORIES SHOULD POINT PEOPLE TO JESUS AND BRINGLORY TO GOD.
