Holy Spirit – wearing Fed-Ex
or UPS-like shirt/pants or t-shirt or name tag identifying as “Holy Spirit
Delivery” By a stack of boxes, holding a
box & a clipboard
Holy Spirit: Let’s see – I’ll just check this order for
spiritual gifts – I see that it was placed by the Father - check.
Yes, paid for by Jesus. Yes,
everything is in order.
(Places gift in 1st
person’s hands; 1st person opens gift & is delighted by what’s
inside).
And, next we have __________, yes, the order is in
order. The Heavenly Father has placed
this order and I see it was His will for it to have been paid in full at the
cross.
(Places 2nd
gift in 2nd person’s hands; 2nd person opens gift &
looks perplexed).
OK – he doesn’t quite know what to do with his gift just
yet, but I’m sure he’ll figure it out eventually. I may have to help him out a bit – with some
instructions or something, but I know we’ll work it out.
(HS is checking
clipboard; 3rd person tries to grab 4th person’s gift; HS
hangs on to gift and “tsk-tsks” #3)
No…you may think you have this gift, but that’s not what
God’s got planned for you.
(Hands #3 gift)
THIS is your gift. OK
– almost finished with this order for Church in the Woods – Where is Bob? I have this one last order for Bob that I’ve
got to fill. (Bob is facing away; HS knocks & knocks – then bangs/bangs). “Bob, I know you’re home…”
BOB: No I’m not!
HS: Yes, you
are! Guess you’re forgetting that I’m
one of your roommates!” (HS takes key, opens “door”) Bob – Bob…pay attention, Bob… (Bob continues to try to avoid, but HS
finally prevails – Bob doesn’t open gift, though)
HS: Let’s see…how our
recipients are doing.
#1: Oh, I see my
gift is ________. I’ve always enjoyed
____________. Guess I’ll try to see how
I can put it to good use. (Each gift has a ¼ of a picture of Jesus; #1
holds pic the right way)
#2: Hmmm…wonder
what I’m supposed to do with this? Let
me try this… (Holds pic the wrong way)
#3: (still looks between #3’s gift & #4’s
unopened gift; #4 is still ignoring gift)
HS whispers to #1 who
whispers to #2 who turns pic the right way.
#3 To #4: Hey, let’s trade (#3 opens box & then holds wrong pic wrong way)
#4 half-heartedly
holds up wrong pic wrong way.
HS whispers to #2, who
whispers to #3 who looks upset & shrugs
HS whispers to #3 who
then talked to #4 (HS whispers to #4) and they trade.
HS talks to all, they
confer & get the picture right.
HS: Whew! That was certainly an interesting order to
fill. And that was just their 1st
delivery! Sure hope they’re better
equipped to handle the next shipment.
And I know they will be with God helping them… What’s that?
Right, Boss…(looks up; starts to
walk to the audience) OK…on these
next orders
Proverbs 18:16 NIV • Read this chapter
A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
John 4:10 NIV • Read this chapter
Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water."
Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water."
Acts 2:38 NIV • Read this chapter
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 1:11 NIV • Read this chapter
I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—
I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—
Romans 4:4 NIV • Read this chapter
Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation.
Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation.
Romans 5:15 NIV • Read this chapter
But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!
But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!
Romans 5:16 NIV • Read this chapter
Again, the gift of God is not like the result of the one man's sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification.
Again, the gift of God is not like the result of the one man's sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification.
Romans 5:17 NIV • Read this chapter
For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.
For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.
Romans 6:23 NIV • Read this chapter
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in [ Or through] Christ Jesus our Lord.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in [ Or through] Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 12:6 NIV • Read this chapter
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his [ Or in agreement with the] faith.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his [ Or in agreement with the] faith.
1 Corinthians 1:7 NIV • Read this chapter
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
1 Corinthians 7:7 NIV • Read this chapter
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
1 Corinthians 13:2 NIV • Read this chapter
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:1 NIV • Read this chapter
[ Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues ] Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
[ Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues ] Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
1 Corinthians 16:3 NIV • Read this chapter
Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift toJerusalem
Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to
2 Corinthians 8:12 NIV • Read this chapter
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
2 Corinthians 8:20 NIV • Read this chapter
We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.
We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.
2 Corinthians 9:5 NIV • Read this chapter
So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given.
So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given.
2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV • Read this chapter
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Ephesians 2:8 NIV • Read this chapter
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
Ephesians 3:7 NIV • Read this chapter
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.
Philippians 4:17 NIV • Read this chapter
Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.
Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.
1 Timothy 4:14 NIV • Read this chapter
Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
2 Timothy 1:6 NIV • Read this chapter
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
Hebrews 6:4 NIV • Read this chapter
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
James 1:17 NIV • Read this chapter
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
1 Peter 3:7 NIV • Read this chapter
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
1 Peter 4:10 NIV • Read this chapter
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.
Revelation 22:17 NIV • Read this chapter
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.
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