1. The Spirit of the Feminine What we will not talk about: New Birth (Jn 3:5-6) New Birth (Jn 3:5-6) Communication: Prophesy, tongues, visions, dreams, promptings, evangelism, teaching. Communication: Prophesy, tongues, visions, dreams, promptings, evangelism, teaching. Wisdom (Psa 143:10; Acts 6:3, 5) Wisdom (Psa 143:10; Acts 6:3, 5) Vindictiveness: Lie (Acts 5:3, 9); blaspheme (Mt 12:31-32); impede (Acts 13:9); insult (Heb 10:29); grieve (Eph 4:30); quench (1 Thess 5:19). Vindictiveness: Lie (Acts 5:3, 9); blaspheme (Mt 12:31-32); impede (Acts 13:9); insult (Heb 10:29); grieve (Eph 4:30); quench (1 Thess 5:19). What we will not talk about: New Birth (Jn 3:5-6) New Birth (Jn 3:5-6) Communication: Prophesy, tongues, visions, dreams, promptings, evangelism, teaching. Communication: Prophesy, tongues, visions, dreams, promptings, evangelism, teaching. Wisdom (Psa 143:10; Acts 6:3, 5) Wisdom (Psa 143:10; Acts 6:3, 5) Vindictiveness: Lie (Acts 5:3, 9); blaspheme (Mt 12:31-32); impede (Acts 13:9); insult (Heb 10:29); grieve (Eph 4:30); quench (1 Thess 5:19). Vindictiveness: Lie (Acts 5:3, 9); blaspheme (Mt 12:31-32); impede (Acts 13:9); insult (Heb 10:29); grieve (Eph 4:30); quench (1 Thess 5:19).

2. The Spirit of the Feminine Defends his children (Acts 15:8) Defends his children (Acts 15:8)Acts 15:8Acts 15:8 He marks us with a seal (Eph 1:13) He marks us with a seal (Eph 1:13)Eph 1:13Eph 1:13 He says “I love you” (Rom 5:5) He says “I love you” (Rom 5:5)Rom 5:5Rom 5:5 By the Spirit we cry Abba (Rom 8:15) By the Spirit we cry Abba (Rom 8:15)Rom 8:15Rom 8:15 He intercedes for us (Rom 8:26-27) He intercedes for us (Rom 8:26-27)Rom 8:26-27Rom 8:26-27 Nurture through validation

3. The Spirit of the Feminine From oppressive burdens (Acts 15:28) From oppressive burdens (Acts 15:28) Particularly legalism (Rom 7:6) Particularly legalism (Rom 7:6)Rom 7:6Rom 7:6 Sometimes he rescues us (Php 1:19) Sometimes he rescues us (Php 1:19)Php 1:19Php 1:19 Sometimes he sustains us in that suffering (1 Pet 4:14) Sometimes he sustains us in that suffering (1 Pet 4:14) Nurture through protection

4. The Spirit of the Feminine He is omnipresent (Psa 139:7) He is omnipresent (Psa 139:7) He dwells in the temple, which is the church (1 Cor 3:16; Eph 2:21-22) He dwells in the temple, which is the church (1 Cor 3:16; Eph 2:21-22)Eph 2:21-22Eph 2:21-22 He leads us to worship (Php 3:3), thus connecting the children with the Father. He leads us to worship (Php 3:3), thus connecting the children with the Father.Php 3:3Php 3:3 Preserves the family (Eph 4:29-32) Preserves the family (Eph 4:29-32)Eph 4:29-32Eph 4:29-32 Nurture through fellowship

5. The Spirit of the Feminine The spirit strengthens and encourages the church (Acts 9:31) The spirit strengthens and encourages the church (Acts 9:31)Acts 9:31Acts 9:31 He offers gifts for build up the body (1 Cor 12:1-11; 14:4) He offers gifts for build up the body (1 Cor 12:1-11; 14:4)14:4 With an emphasis on joy (Lk 10:21; Acts 13:52; Rom 14:17; 15:13; Gal 5:22; 1 Thess 1:5-6) With an emphasis on joy (Lk 10:21; Acts 13:52; Rom 14:17; 15:13; Gal 5:22; 1 Thess 1:5-6) As well as peace (Acts 9:31; Rom 8:6; 4:17; 15:13; Gal 5:22; Eph 4:3) As well as peace (Acts 9:31; Rom 8:6; 4:17; 15:13; Gal 5:22; Eph 4:3) 4:17 Nurture through edification

6. The Spirit of the Feminine My Final Question: Wouldn’t you love to know a person like this? You Can! Nurture through edification

7. The Spirit of the Feminine Acts 15:8, “ Acts 15:8, “God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us.” Nurture through validation

8. The Spirit of the Feminine Ephesians 1:13, “ Ephesians 1:13, “Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.” 2 Cor 1:22, “He set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” Ephesians 1:13, “ Ephesians 1:13, “Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.” 2 Cor 1:22, “He set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” Nurture through validation

9. The Spirit of the Feminine Romans 5:5, “ Romans 5:5, “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Nurture through validation

10. The Spirit of the Feminine Romans 8:15, “ Romans 8:15, “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father.” Nurture through validation

11. The Spirit of the Feminine Romans 8:26-27, “ Romans 8:26-27, “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.” Nurture through validation

12. The Spirit of the Feminine Romans 7:6, “ Romans 7:6, “But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.” Nurture through protection

13. The Spirit of the Feminine Philippians 1:19, “ Philippians 1:19, “For I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.” Nurture through protection

14. The Spirit of the Feminine Eph 2:21-22, “ Eph 2:21-22, “In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” Nurture through fellowship

15. The Spirit of the Feminine Philippians 3:3, “ Philippians 3:3, “For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh.” Nurture through fellowship

16. The Spirit of the Feminine Eph 4:29, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up … And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Nurture through fellowship

17. The Spirit of the Feminine Acts 9:31, “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.” Nurture through edification

18. The Spirit of the Feminine 1 Cor 14:4, “He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.” Nurture through edification

19. The Spirit of the Feminine Rom 14:17, “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Nurture through edification