05 | Who is the Holy Spirit and how can He dwell in you?
05 | Who is the Holy Spirit and how can He dwell in you?
This study guide is meant to be used as a simple tool to help your small group dive deeper into God’s word, nurture conversation, and draw your group nearer to Christ. As a leader, begin your group in prayer by asking the Holy Spirit to lead your discussion.
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What are some things you know exist, but cannot see?
Jesus said that we cannot see the wind, but we can certainly see what it can do.
IN THE SAME WAY, WE CANNOT SEE THE HOLY SPIRIT, BUT WE CAN SEE THE WAY HE TRANSFORMS PEOPLE’S LIVES.
“Your Life will display more and more of the qualities of God’s character, such as His Love, Joy and Peace
Galatians 5:22,23
“Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. “
Acts 2:33
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1 THE FOCUS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Throughout the Bible, the Holy Spirit is focused on pointing people to Jesus and leading them to Him:
• The Holy Spirit inspired prophets with prophecies that pointed towards Jesus. Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Psalm 22, Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 53
• Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would glorify Jesus and remind people of everything He taught. John 14:26, 16:13,14
• The central theme of all the Holy Spirit’s message is the story of Jesus. Revelation 19:10
2 THE PROMISE OF THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Throughout the Bible, God has been promised us the gift of His Holy Spirit:
• God promised that He would pour out the Holy Spirit on everyone. Joel 2:28,29
• Jesus promised that He would ask the Father to send the Holy Spirit. John 14:16-20
• Peter reassured us that this promise is for us. Acts 2:37-39
You can be filled with the Holy Spirit and experience His transforming power
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:52
3 THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
When you ask God to send His Holy Spirit to you, your life will be completely transformed for the better:
• You will start a new spiritual life and become a new person. John 3:5-8, Romans 6:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17,18
• You will become part of the family of God—a son or daughter of God. Romans 8:14-17
• Your life will display more and more of the qualities of God’s character, such as His love, joy and peace. Galatians 5:22,23
• You will want to have the power to obey Jesus’ directions and commandments. John 14:15-21
• You will be given special spiritual gifts and talents to serve within the church and your community. Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4:1-16
4 PRACTICAL STEPS TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
LUKE 11:9-12
You can be filled with the Holy Spirit and experience His transforming power. The Bible gives us practical steps on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit:
• Accept Jesus’ invitation to enter into His kingdom and His promise to give you the Holy Spirit.
• Acknowledge your sincere desire and willingness to change and become a new person.
• Like Jesus, be baptised in water and by the Holy Spirit.
• Ask and pray for Jesus to fill you with His Holy Spirit.
• Study the Bible to become familiar with the way the Holy Spirit Guides people.
THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDES PEOPLE.
The Bible finishes with a personal invitation for you to come and be part of God’s kingdom and family. The Holy Spirit is the Person who enables you to become part of the kingdom of God.
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Q1.
Have there been times in your life when you have sensed God’s presence and/or the guidance of His Holy Spirit?
Q2.
What aspect of the holy spirit’s work in people’s lives gives you a clearer picture of God?
Q3.
How would you like the Holy spirit to transform your life?
real talk
real talk
Q1.
Have there been times in your life when you have sensed God’s presence and/or the guidance of His Holy Spirit?
Q2.
What aspect of the holy spirit’s work in people’s lives gives you a clearer picture of God?
Q3.
How would you like the Holy spirit to transform your life?
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“So mightily can God work when men give themselves up to the control of His Spirit. The promise of the Holy Spirit is not limited to any age or to any race. Christ declared that the… Spirit was to be with His followers unto the end”
Acts of the Apostles
READ ACTS 2:1-4
Discuss what a modern day pentecost might look like and how it would impact the world.
FURTHER STUDY
BIBLE TEXTS
John 16:7-8, 13-14,
1 Corinthians 2:10- 11, 12:11,
Romans 8:9, 15-16, 27,
2 Corinthians 13:14,
Ephesians 4:30-31
BOOKS TO READ
• 10 Days in the Upper Room – Mark Finley
• How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit – A. W. Tozer
• Experiencing the Holy Spirit – Andrew Murray
• The Holy Spirit: Activating God’s Power in Your Life – Billy Graham
NEXT STEP
Do you feel that you need the gift of God’s Holy Spirit in your life? Would you like to accept the gift of the Holy Spirit today?