Ephesians 2:8-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through

faith—
and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God
—not by works, so that no one can boast.
For we are God’s handiwork,
created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which God prepared in advance for us to do.
1 Corinthians 12:18
But in fact, God has placed the parts in the body,
every one of them, just as He wanted them to be.
Message
Abigail
Smart & Bold
Servant of God

Deborah
•Brave and courageous
•Tough and fearless
•Wise and discerning
•Leader
Servant of God
Titus
•Dependable and
trustworthy
•Responsible and
dedicated
•Empathetic and caring
•Leader
Servant of God
Abigail
•Bold and courageous
•Smart and organized
•Pro-active and
persuasive
•Counsellor
The Lion & The Mouse
David, Abigail & Nabal
 Qualities of Abigail
• Smart

• Humble

• Kind

• Generous

• Wise

• Godly
 5 Lessons to Learn from
Abigail
1. Abigail thought ahead about consequences –
DISCERNING

2. Abigail avoided conflict - PEACEMAKING

3. Abigail quietly solved the problem – RESOURCEFUL

4. Abigail put her understanding into action – WISE

5. Abigail reaped the reward of her action - BLESSED

 Verses to Live By
• Romans 12:17 – Do not repay anyone evil for
evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes
of everybody.
• James 1:5 – If any of you lacks wisdom, he
should ask God, who gives generously to all
without finding fault, and it will be given to
you.
• Proverbs 15:1 - A gentle answer turns away
wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
• Proverbs 4:5-7 - Get wisdom, get understanding; do not
forget my words or turn away from them. Do not
forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and
she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is
this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get
understanding.
• Proverbs 29:11 - Fools give full vent to their rage, but
the wise bring calm in the end.
• Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
will be called children of God.
 One Body

(1) We
were strangers, lost and helpless;
God restored us through His Son.
Breaking down the walls between us,
He has made us one.
Yes, He has made us one.
(Chorus) One
body, one Lord,
one Father over all.
One Spirit in our hearts,
one body, many parts.
 (2) Male and female,
diff’rent backgrounds,
young and old of equal worth,
called together to become
Christ’s body here on earth,
Christ’s body here on earth.
(Chorus) One
body, one Lord,
one Father over all.
One Spirit in our hearts,
one body, many parts.
(3) As
we worship God together,
each of us has gifts to bring.
Incomplete without each other,
with one voice we sing.
Yes, with one voice we sing!
(Chorus) One
body, one Lord,
one Father over all.
One Spirit in our hearts,
one body, many parts.
Words and Music by Cathy Summers and Matt Osgood
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