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2 Today’s topic... THE HOLY SPIRIT HERE & NOW

3 Opening Question... Growing up in this world, what did you hear / believe about the Holy Spirit?

4 The Holy What? Paul: “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Disciples: “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” (Acts 19:1-2)

5 For our good? I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. (John 16:7)

6 Do you not know? Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? (1 Corinthians 6:19)

7 Who is the Holy Spirit? “Who” not “What” God Holy wind, water and fire

8 What does the Spirit do? gives us spiritual birth (John 3:5) guides (John 16:13) teaches (John 15:26) leads (Romans 8:14) warns (Acts 20:23) assures (Romans 8:16) helps (Romans 8:26) convicts (John 16:8-11) prays for us (Romans 8:26) makes us holy (1 Corinthians 6:11)

9 How should we live? Live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. (Galatians 5:16-17)

10 How should we live? [B]e filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18)

11 List #1: Without the Spirit immorality impurity debauchery idolatry hatred discord drunkenness jealousy fits of rage selfish ambition dissensions factions envy

12 List #2: Fruit of the Spirit love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control

13 What are you growing? 1.Individual Reflection: Would the people around you say they see more of List #1 or List #2 in your life? 2.Group Discussion: Discuss the Fruit of the Spirit. On which do you need to Holy Spirit to do the most work?


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