Main Thought
Most Christians have heard of the Holy Spirit. A lot of people who don’t follow God or go to church might have heard of Him too. But how many people know who the Holy Spirit is, and what He came to do? How many people experience His presence? We need to rediscover the Holy Spirit! He’s not a something; He’s a Someone. We can know God through the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. But God won’t force us to do this. The Holy Spirit isn’t forceful; He’s faithful. He’s accessible - and we can experience Him when we’re ready to pursue Him intentionally. When we do, we discover that the Holy Spirit isn’t distant; He’s intimate. We can discern the love, comfort, strength, joy, and leading of God as we draw closer and closer to Him. The Holy Spirit wants to be present in our lives - and, He wants to be transformational in our lives.
Main Passages
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
- John 14:16-18
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God…
- Romans 8:15-16
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord,[a] are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought or Main Passages above?
Do you feel like you’ve ever experienced the Holy Spirit’s presence? If so, how would you personally describe what that’s like?
What barriers might prevent you from experiencing the Holy Spirit’s presence? (Examples might include busyness, anger, doubt, unforgiveness, sin, etc.) What can you do to remove those barriers and seek the Holy Spirit in faith?