The Holy Spirit

Intro: What is the Coldest place you have ever been in the world?

Study

  1. John 10:30, Gen 1:26-27 God is three in one, God the father, God the son, and God the Holy Spirit.
    1. John 14:15-18 The Holy spirit was promised to the disciples as the one who would empower them to carry out the ministry God gave them.
      1. Acts 1:4-5, John 14:12 The calling Jesus had for the disciples was so great that there was no way it could be accomplished without the Holy spirit.
      2. John 14:6+7 The Holy Spirit also empowers Christians to follow Christ in our personal lives, and in our callings, directing us to the God of Truth.
    2. John 10:30 God the father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit all work together in complete unity, but with different and unique roles.
  2. 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Sam 10:6 The Holy Spirit will change us into everything we need to be to carry out his purpose, he will give us the right words to speak, and show us what to do.
    1. John 16:7-8 The Holy spirit is a convictor, he speaks to the unsaved leading them to repentance, and speaks to the saved, leading us away from wrong.
      1. 2 Cor 1:3-5, Joel 2:25 The Holy Spirit is also a comforter, after we have repented, he will heal all of our hurt, and restore us.
      2. Acts 1:8, 2 Cor 2:3-5 The Holy spirit also is an empowerer, he will fill us with supernatural power to preach the gospel, and fulfill the call of God on our life
    2. Acts 8:17, Luke 3:16 It is important that we as Christians, and leaders are filled with the Holy spirit and with the Fire of God, so all the world can see Christ in us.

Discussion

  1. Can you share an example of a time when you were convicted by the holy spirit? Give an example of a time when you have felt the Holy Spirits comfort and peace?
  2. In your opinion, what does it mean to be filled with the holy spirit? Why does God fill Christians with the Holy Spirit?
  3. Who can give an example of a time when they were filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish something great for God? What happened?
  4. In what ways can we as Christians be a real example to the world of Christ lived out through us? How are you doing this personally?

End: Pray for any who need to respond to the Holy spirits conviction, then pray for any who want to be filled with the Holy spirit, then take requests.