Inheritance – Destiny 6 Individual inheritance Identity, Redemptive Gift & Destiny Who am I – my identity How am I made – redemptive gift What am I made for – destiny or birthright
Inheritance – Destiny 6 Rom 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. It is my destiny to be His son Journey from slavery of childhood & infancy to the maturity of sonship Where are we on that journey? Do I feel, think, act like a son?
Inheritance – Destiny 6 Rom 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Do you know His purpose for your life? Have you accepted His call?
Inheritance – Destiny 6 Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is … World may have masked, damaged or perverted our identity, our gift & our destiny God desires to transform us to out work who we are in His service
Distinct & different gifts types 1 Corinthians 12 – Spiritual gifts given by Holy Spirit – healing, words knowledge, wisdom, distinguishing of spirits etc. 1 Cor 14 – Offices appointed to the church first Apostle, Prophet, Teacher, Miracle worker etc. Eph 4 – Ministry gifts of people Apostle, Prophet, Teacher, Evangelist, Shepherd Rom 12 – Redemptive gifts Inheritance – Redemptive Gift
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Rom 12:6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; 7 if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; 8 or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Prophet Servant Teacher Exhorter Giver Ruler Mercy In proportion to Faith In Serving In Teaching In Exhortation With Liberality With Diligence With Cheerfulness
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Rom 8:19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be redeemed from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Redemptive gifts are dealt to each person in differing measures of faith God gives people as the different gifts God gives these gifts as are necessary to fulfil his redemptive will on earth. Each of us is a gift differing according to the grace given us by God
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Each person is and has a primary gift That gift influences the course of our lives, regardless of whether we become Christians or choose to reject Christ. Psychologists term these differences in people as “basic temperaments”, or personality types.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift It is how am I wired up or designed that enables me to fulfil my destiny to engage in the process of restoring creation John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
The redemptive gifts are received at conception, rather than salvation. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations. We are designed on & with purpose Inheritance – Redemptive Gift
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift The gifts tend to shape our personality and the way we may then receive one or more of the spiritual gifts, offices or ministries A redemptive gift is the grace of God woven into who we are; that when we are made right with God we become able to honour Him with how He has made us to be.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift How I am intrinsically made to function Ideally with Spirit and Soul in harmony Our soul or heart personality traits developed independently of our spirit Damaged, masked or perverted by life Discover the gift then purify and refine the heart to define & polish it
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift There are certain common behavioural characteristics that are used to help determine the redemptive gifts (Primary and Secondary) of an individual. Certain traits such as compassion may come easily for some gifts We must not to use our gift as an excuse for not growing in love
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift We are all called to walk out the fruit of the Spirit whether it comes naturally or not. The 7 redemptive gifts are connected with the many lists of 7’s in the Bible (7 things Christ said on the cross, 7 days of creation, 7 pieces of furniture in the tabernacle) etc.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Prophet Servant Teacher Exhorter Giver Ruler Mercy Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet Design Authority Responsibility Sowing & Reaping Stewardship Freedom Fulfilment
Gift Characteristics Comments Foundational Principle
1
Prophet (Red)
Moody, Articulate, Passionate, Generous, Intense, Keen sense of justice, Loves the underdog, Creative, Judgemental, Extreme
The redemptive gift of Prophet is very different from the gift of prophesying. While prophets understand the future through revelation, those with the redemptive gift of Prophet understand the future through use of Biblical principles.
Design
2
Servant (Orange)
Diligent, No enemies, Joyous, Helpful, Alert, Hospitable, High spiritual authority, Low self image, Impeccably honest, Team player, Prone to the victim spirit
God gives the redemptive gift of Servant the highest level of spiritual authority because they can be trusted to use it for the Kingdom instead of for themselves. However, until the Servant sees himself as God sees him, that gift of spiritual authority remains underutilized.
Authority
3 Teacher (Yellow)
Loyal, Humorous, Late, Wordy, Accurate, Thorough, Patient, Safe, Detailed, A saver not a thrower, Slow tempered
The Teacher carries a double portion of the priestly mantle. He or she is skilled in healing the emotionally and spiritually wounded who have been alienated from God.
Responsibility
4
Exhorter (Green)
People person, Obsessive compulsive verbal expressive, High energy, In motion, Loves change, Dramatic, Melodramatic, Superb teacher, Natural leader, Fun, Funny, Late, Real late
While the Exhorter is the most spontaneously relational of all the gifts, his real strength is revealing the nature of God. The Exhorter has an unparalleled ability to see God in scripture and to cause us to see our world differently because we have a bigger perspective of God.
Sowing & Reaping
5
Giver (Blue)
Private, Intuitive, Insightful, Cautious, Chameleon, Good listener, Very independent, Impulsive, Stable, Contradictory, Frugal, Unpredictable, Multifaceted, Devoid of shame, Family focused
The gift of Giving has the amazing ability to adapt to almost any situation without being changed at all. While they seem to fit in well, they typically retain all their core values rather than embrace the values of the community around them. Stewardship
6
Ruler (Indigo)
Busy, Real busy, Thinks big, On time, Reliable, Leader, Fearless, Not easily swayed, Visionary, Team builder, Multi-tasks easily, Reads people well
The Ruler has the highest ability to get maximum effectiveness out of a poor labour pool. God has graced them with a combination of love and wisdom that enables the mature ruler to accomplish extraordinary things with a team that appears to be highly inadequate.
Freedom
7
Mercy (Violet)
Intuitive, Intuitive, Intuitive, Safe, Sensitive, Loves beauty, Defines the ambiance, No enemies, Works hard, Hugely compliant, Stubborn in the nicest sort of way
The gift of Mercy is dramatically different than the previous six gifts. The Mercy hears God with his heart while others tend to hear God with their mind. God uses the gift of Mercy to bring the spiritual climate into right alignment through the blessing of presence.
Fulfilment
Gift
1
Prophet (Red)
2
Servant (Orange)
3
Teacher (Yellow)
4
Exhorter (Green)
5
Giver (Blue)
6
Ruler (Indigo)
7
Mercy (Violet)
Creation
Furniture In Tabernacle
Names of Jehovah
Trees in Desert
Lord’s Prayer
Christ’s Last Words
Churches (Rev. 2 & 3
Armour Eph.6:14-18
Light, Day & Night (time, space & natural law)
Brazen Altar
Jehovah Jireh – Gen. 22:14 (Provides)
Cedar
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name
Father forgive them (Luke 23:24)
Ephesus Belt of truth
Firmament, Heaven, waters divided (the atmosphere)
Bronze Laver
Jehovah Rapha – Ex. 15:22-26 (Heals)
Acacia
Your Kingdom come
Today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43)
Smyrna
Breastplate of righteousness
Earth, Seas, Plants: grass, herbs, fruit trees (dry land & plant life)
Table of Showbread
Jehovah Nissi – Ex. 17:14-16 (Banner)
Myrtle
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Here is your mother (John 19:27)
Pergamum
Feet fitted with readiness coming from the Gospel of Peace
Sun, Moon, Planets & Stars
Golden Lampstand
Jehovah Shalom – Judges 6:11-24 (Peace)
Olive
Give us this day our daily bread
Why have You forsaken me? (Matt. 27:46)
Thyatira Shield of Faith
Sea creatures (Leviathan), Birds
Altar of Incense
Jehovah Rohi – Ps. 23 (Shepherd)
Pine
Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors
I am thirsty (John 19:28)
Sardis
Helmet of Salvation
Animals, Bugs & Man (Dominion)
Ark of the Covenant
Jehovah Tsidkenu – Jer. 23:6 (Righeousness)
Fir
Lead us not into temptation
It is finished (John 19:30)
Philadelphia
Sword of the Spirit
Rest (fulfilment) Mecy Seat
Jehovah Shammah – Ezek. 48:35 (Present)
Cypress
Deliver us from the evil one
Into Your hands I commit my spirit (uke 23:46)
Laodicia
All kinds of prayers & requests
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Prophet Moody, Articulate, Passionate, Generous, Intense, Keen sense of justice, Loves the underdog, Creative, Judgemental, Extreme The redemptive gift of Prophet is very different from the gift of prophesying. While prophets understand the future through revelation, those with the redemptive gift of Prophet understand the future through use of Biblical principles.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift A prophet visits someone in the hospital it may looks like this. They will come to the person’s bed and with compassion and yet with a sense of firmness, proceed to quote scriptures of truth regarding healing. “You should not be here, this is not right!” They might ask the person about their blind spots and really challenge them to faith.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Servant Diligent, No enemies, Joyous, Helpful, Alert, Hospitable, High spiritual authority, Low self image, Impeccably honest, Team player, Prone to the victim spirit
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift God gives the redemptive gift of Servant the highest level of spiritual authority because they can be trusted to use it for the Kingdom instead of for themselves. However, until the Servant sees himself as God sees him, that gift of spiritual authority remains underutilized.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift When the servant gifted person enters the hospital room, they immediately start to fluff the pillows, tidy things up a bit, and ask, “Is there anything that I can do for you?” Their intent is to assist in this critical time of need. They will take a piece of paper out; ask for things that they can do at the ailing person’s home for them. They thrive on the fact there is clear need. They also can tend to be very competitive and unless they learn how to serve in a healthy way, they can become enablers. They must learn to empower others.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Teacher Loyal, Humorous, Late, Wordy, Accurate, Thorough, Patient, Safe, Detailed, A saver not a thrower, Slow tempered The Teacher carries a double portion of the priestly mantle. He or she is skilled in healing the emotionally and spiritually wounded who have been alienated from God
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift When the teacher-natured person visits the ill person in the hospital, they walk up to the bed and begin to ask questions like: “What did the doctor say was wrong? Did you get a second opinion on the diagnosis?” What they desire is information, so that they can add their assessment. They love good conversation, and find it all fascinating.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Exhorter People person, Obsessive compulsive verbal expressive, High energy, In motion, Loves change, Dramatic, Melodramatic, Superb teacher, Natural leader, Fun, Funny, Late, Real late
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift While the Exhorter is the most spontaneously relational of all the gifts, their real strength is revealing the nature of God. The Exhorter has an unparalleled ability to see God in scripture and to cause us to see our world differently because we have a bigger perspective of God.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift When the exhorter visits the hospital patient, they begin by telling stories that might cheer the person up. Everything that the patient says, reminds the exhorter of another story, and both laugh the time away. The exhorter will come equipped with scripture and often messages from other people. Thy have a tendency to insist that the person feels better right away, does not want this problem to persist and let’s move on!
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Giver Private, Intuitive, Insightful, Cautious, Chameleon, Good listener, Very independent, Impulsive, Contradictory, Frugal, Unpredictable, Multi-faceted, Devoid of shame, Family focused
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift The gift of Giving has the amazing ability to adapt to almost any situation without being changed at all. While they seem to fit in well, they typically retain all their core values rather than embrace the values of the community around them.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift When the giver visits the infirmed in the hospital, they always come bearing a gift to encourage. It is usually something thoughtful, showing time has gone into its planning, presentation and timing of delivery. They desire for the patient to be reminded in a tangible way that they are loved.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Ruler Busy, Real busy, Thinks big, On time, Reliable, Leader, Fearless, Not easily swayed, Visionary, Team builder, Multi-tasks easily, Reads people well
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift The Ruler has the highest ability to get maximum effectiveness out of a poor labour pool. God has graced them with a combination of love and wisdom that enables the mature ruler to accomplish extraordinary things with a team that appears to be highly inadequate.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift When the leader trait visits the hospital, they take out a pad of paper and proceed to inquire of what may need done at the patient’s home and family life. They will say, “I will get some people to take over your responsibilities while you are here in the hospital.” They will check on the insurance of the patient, the doctor’s advice, and how all the pieces must fit together in the next weeks of the person’s life. By the time the leader leaves, there is a clear plan for the next season of the patient’s life.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Mercy Intuitive, Intuitive, Intuitive, Safe, Sensitive, Loves beauty, Defines the ambiance, No enemies, Works hard, Hugely compliant, Stubborn in the nicest sort of way
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift The gift of Mercy is dramatically different than the previous six gifts. The Mercy hears God with their heart while others tend to hear God with their mind. God uses the gift of Mercy to bring the spiritual climate into right alignment through the blessing of presence.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift When the person with this dominant trait walks into the hospital, they begin to softly weep with compassion, seeing their loved one in such a state. They will come close and comfort them, wiping their forehead and speaking soft words of sympathy. They will stay endless hours to keep the patient company, supporting in any way possible.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Prophets in scriptures: Mariam, Naomi, Ezekiel, Peter, Jonathan and Caleb Servants in scriptures: Esther, Joseph, Barnabus, Simeon, Timothy and Ananias Teachers in scripture: Luke, Isaiah, Samuel, Mary
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Exhorters in Scripture: Moses, Jeremiah, Paul Givers in scripture: Abraham, Jacob, Job, Matthew Ruler in Scripture: Noah, Solomon, Jeroboam, Nehemiah, Boaz and Joseph Mercys in Scripture: Ruth, David, John, Adam
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift You are You You are designed Everyone is designed You are unique Everyone is also unique You are messed up in someway Everyone is messed up in someway
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift You are a mixture Everyone is a mixture We are all in a process of refining, purifying to remove the mixture So we can be us as designed by God Respect and honour the differences and uniqueness in each other
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift In thinking about the characteristics of the redemptive gifts, it is important to look at what is learned or acquired behaviour versus the essence of who and what God designed. Purification and refining separates the gift from negative programming
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Prov 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it. Eph 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift For most people their dominant redemptive gift jumps off the page at them. For others, it is easily narrowed down to a few, but then a final determination is not so obvious. Sometimes determining a person’s redemptive gift is like looking at an uncut gem. To the untrained eye, it looks like a rock. But if one takes the time to remove the excess layers that have been placed on it over time, the true jewel inside begins to emerge.
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift Why do I think like I do? Why do I feel like I do? Why do I act like I do What is how I am supposed to think, feel and act and what is because I have been inadequately nurtured? Know our true identity and be free to be us
Inheritance – Redemptive Gift God is your Father and designer God desires to call forth your identity as His child God desires to reveal your redemptive identity God wants you to know who you are and how you are designed You are called to be a world changer