Today’s topic . . .

THEHOLY SPIRIT

HERE & NOW

Opening Question . . .

Growing up in this world,what did you hear / believe

about the Holy Spirit?

The Holy What?

Paul: “Did you receive the Holy Spiritwhen you believed?”

Disciples: “No, we have not even heardthat there is a Holy Spirit.”

(Acts 19:1-2)

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)

Do you not know?

Do you not knowthat your body

is a temple of the Holy Spirit,who is in you,

whom you have received from God?(1 Corinthians 6:19)

Who is the Holy Spirit?

• “Who” not “What”

• God

• Holy wind, water and fire

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)

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)

How should we live?

[B]e filled with the Spirit.(Ephesians 5:18)

List #1: Without the Spirit• immorality

• impurity

• debauchery

• idolatry

• hatred

• discord

• drunkenness

• jealousy

• fits of rage

• selfish ambition

• dissensions

• factions

• envy

List #2: Fruit of the Spirit• love

• joy

• peace

• patience

• kindness

• goodness

• faithfulness

• gentleness

• self-control

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?