2. Learn + Apply

3. 1. The Holy Spirit Was Present and Active in the Old Testament In Isaiah 63:10-14, how is it evident that the Spirit was active in the Old Testament? What task does the text imply the Spirit was carrying out? What kinds of things might we do that grieve the Spirit? What things might we fail to do that grieve the Spirit? According to Isaiah 63:13-14, how was God still faithful to Israel, despite their rebellion?

4. 1. The Holy Spirit Was Present and Active in the Old Testament How is God faithful to us in spite of our sins and failures to listen to Him? How is God faithful to us in spite of our sins and failures to listen to Him? What truth in Psalm 139:7 seems to be most obvious about God’s Spirit? What other truth does this verse imply? What truth in Psalm 139:7 seems to be most obvious about God’s Spirit? What other truth does this verse imply? How are these truths reassuring facts for Christians? How are these truths reassuring facts for Christians?

5. 2. Believers, as Congregations, Form a Temple for the Holy Spirit 2. Believers, as Congregations, Form a Temple for the Holy Spirit Based on your understanding of life in Corinth, what place would the temple have played in everyday life? Based on your understanding of life in Corinth, what place would the temple have played in everyday life? In 1 Corinthians 3:16, the word “you” is plural in the Greek. Why is this significant? In 1 Corinthians 3:16, the word “you” is plural in the Greek. Why is this significant? In 1 Corinthians 3:16, what conclusion can be drawn from the fact that we, together, are God’s temple? In 1 Corinthians 3:16, what conclusion can be drawn from the fact that we, together, are God’s temple?

6. 2. Believers, as Congregations, Form a Temple for the Holy Spirit 2. Believers, as Congregations, Form a Temple for the Holy Spirit If the Spirit lives within our congregation, what should our congregation look like? Make sure your answers are biblical. If the Spirit lives within our congregation, what should our congregation look like? Make sure your answers are biblical. With all of this in mind, why is unity so important in the body/temple of God? In Romans 16:17, what did Paul command the believers to do regarding those who are divisive? With all of this in mind, why is unity so important in the body/temple of God? In Romans 16:17, what did Paul command the believers to do regarding those who are divisive? How should the knowledge that our congregation is a temple of the Holy Spirit affect how we interact with one another? How should the knowledge that our congregation is a temple of the Holy Spirit affect how we interact with one another?

7. 3. Individual Believers Are Temples of the Holy Spirit What did Paul identify as the temple of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 6:19? What did Paul identify as the temple of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 6:19? According to 1 Corinthians 6:16-18, what is the context of Paul’s statement that each of us are God’s temple? According to 1 Corinthians 6:16-18, what is the context of Paul’s statement that each of us are God’s temple? If the Spirit lives within us, what should our heart and look like? If the Spirit lives within us, what should our heart and look like? If the Spirit lives within us, what should our actions and life look like? If the Spirit lives within us, what should our actions and life look like?

8. 3. Individual Believers Are Temples of the Holy Spirit In 1 Corinthians 6:20, what rationale did Paul use for the fact that God lays claim to your body? In 1 Corinthians 6:20, what rationale did Paul use for the fact that God lays claim to your body? In what area of life do you most need the help, guidance, and power of the Holy Spirit right now? How will you recognize His presence in that area this week? In what area of life do you most need the help, guidance, and power of the Holy Spirit right now? How will you recognize His presence in that area this week? How might knowing you belong to God, having been bought with the price of Christ’s blood, impact the way you view God? What does it say about God’s love for you? How might knowing you belong to God, having been bought with the price of Christ’s blood, impact the way you view God? What does it say about God’s love for you?