The Gift Giver- Week 1

 

Key Scriptures: John 14:16–17; Acts 5:1–4; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18; John 14:26; Acts 13:1–4; Ephesians 4:30; 2 Corinthians 13:14

 

1. Who Is the Holy Spirit? Before the sermon, how would you have answered that question? How has your understanding of the Holy Spirit changed?

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2. The Holy Spirit desires fellowship before function.  Why is it important to know the Spirit rather than simply focus on what He can do for us? Which tendency describes you more?

 

3. The Holy Spirit Is God. Read Acts 5:1–4. What does Peter's interaction with Ananias teach us about the deity of the Holy Spirit? If the Spirit is truly God, how should that affect the way we worship, listen, and submit to Him?

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4. The Holy Spirit Is a Person. Read John 14:26 and Acts 13:2. The Spirit teaches, speaks, leads, and makes decisions. Why does it matter that we relate to Him as a Person rather than simply a force or power?

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5. Are We Listening? In Acts 13, the church was worshiping, fasting, and praying when the Holy Spirit spoke. What competes for our attention and makes it difficult to hear and follow the Spirit? What could you change this week to create more room to listen?

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6. Read 2 Corinthians 3:17–18. The Spirit's goal isn't simply to make us more gifted or impressive, but more like Jesus. Where do you most need the Spirit to transform you right now?

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7. Don't Grieve the Spirit. Read Ephesians 4:30–32. What does this passage teach us about how our attitudes, words, relationships, and unforgiveness can grieve the Holy Spirit? Is there anything you need to repent of or surrender?

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8. Before He empowers us for ministry...He gives us something even greater. He gives us Himself.” If you truly lived with an awareness that the Holy Spirit—the eternal God—dwells within you, what would change about the way you live this week?