Who is the Holy Spirit?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Anoints us; fuels our light; gives us healing; sustains us; gives us joy
What do you need to do to receive the Holy Spirit?
Pray earnestly
True
"But the Helper, the ____ _____, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your r______ all things that I said to you."
Holy Spirit; remembrance
(John 14:26)
Why do we need the Holy Spirit in our lives?
Helps us see our sin, helps us understand the word of God more clearly, helps people come to Jesus, etc.
The Holy Spirit is a seal. Why?
It guarantees our inheritance in heaven
How did Saul receive the Holy Spirit?
Saul received the Holy Spirit when Ananias laid his hands on him when he was still blind
Share a time when the Holy Spirit moved you.
Answers may vary
Spirit; walk; Spirit
Galatians 5:25
What does the Holy Spirit do for us? (Name 4)
The Holy Spirit is liken to fire. Why?
Describe what the Holy Spirit was like on the Day of Pentecost.
Sound of a rushing mighty wind came from heaven and divided tongues; as of fire rested upon each of the disciples; then they began to speak with other tongues
True or false: only highly spiritual people can understand a person who speaks in tongues
FALSE - No man understands; only God can give that gift to anyone He pleases
"If anyone _____, let him come to Me and drink. He who _____ in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his ____ will flow rivers of living _____."
Thirsts; believes; heart; water
John 7:37-38
Name two examples of the work of the Holy Spirit from the Bible.
Created heaven and earth, anointed His servants, empowered His servants, spoke through His prophets, anointed Jesus and showed that He is Christ
The Holy Spirit is like water. Why?
Quenches our thirst, fills us, and sanctifies us
Why were people astonished when Cornelius and his family received the Holy Spirit?
Cornelius was a gentile
Two functions of the Holy Spirit
Self-edification and edification of others
"Likewise the ____ also helps us in our _______. For we do not know what we should ___ for as we ought, but the _____ Himself makes _______ for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."
Spirit; weaknesses; pray; Spirit; intercession
Romans 8:26
How would you explain to someone the relationship between the Holy Spirit, God, and Jesus Christ?
Sustains life, empowers us, and produces spiritual life in the spiritually "dry"
What is the difference between the baptism of John and the baptism in the name of Jesus Christ?
John's is a baptism of repentance; it doesn't rid us of our sins. Being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ means that we believe He died for us and resurrecred for the sins of mankind
What are the significances of speaking in tongues? (Name at least 3)
Confirm that we are God's children, spiritual edification, intercession, pray in God's will, pray for one another & church, a sign to unbelievers
"But you shall receive ____ when the ____ _____ comes upon you; and you shall be _______ to Me in Jerusalem, and in all ______ and _______, and to the end of the earth"
Power; Holy Spirit; witnesses; Judea; Samaria
Acts 1:8