Followers: C.S. Lewis

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

This Sunday we talked about gifts (or talents). We saw that God gives each of us different gifts. And, it does not matter which gift we have been given because all gifts are important, all gifts meet a need and all gifts are from God. Rather, what’s important is that we share that gift with others. Just as C.S. Lewis did. C.S. Lewis was creative. He had a way with words. He was able to reach many people with his writings.

Her are some C.S. Lewis quotes to get you thinking.

  • “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen:not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
  • “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”
  •  “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching”
  • “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less”
  • “I never exactly made a book. It’s rather like taking a dictation. I was given things to say”

Questions

1 – Which is your favourite quote from those given above? Why?

Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

2 – Who gives us gifts?

3 – What gift do you think God’s given you?

4 – Which is the most important gift?

Read 1 Peter 4:10

5 – Are you sharing your gift with others, just as C.S. Lewis did? What are you doing?

Pray together, thanking God for the gifts He’s given you and pray that He will show you how to use your gift to serve others.

 

Don’t forget to check out the videos from last week if you haven’t already done so.