The Time Is Now:
For The Holy Spirit
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Think of a time when you felt empowered or led to take action; what was it like?
Please read Acts 1:6-8, 2:1-4, 2:17 and Joel 2:28 aloud .
• How do these passages help our understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role in empowering believers and fulfilling God’s promises?
Romans 8:26 NIV
“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”
• How can we tap into the Holy Spirit’s power during challenging times?
Galatians 5:16 GNT
"What I say is this: let the Spirit direct your lives, and you will not satisfy the desires of the human nature."
• What are some practical ways the Holy Spirit guides us to live righteously?
John 16:13 NLT
"When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future."
• How has the Holy Spirit provided stability for you during uncertain times?
• How does the Holy Spirit anchor you when things feel unstable?
Please read Acts 1:6-8, 2:1-4, 2:17 and Joel 2:28 aloud .
• How do these passages help our understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role in empowering believers and fulfilling God’s promises?
Romans 8:26 NIV
“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”
• How can we tap into the Holy Spirit’s power during challenging times?
Galatians 5:16 GNT
"What I say is this: let the Spirit direct your lives, and you will not satisfy the desires of the human nature."
• What are some practical ways the Holy Spirit guides us to live righteously?
John 16:13 NLT
"When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future."
• How has the Holy Spirit provided stability for you during uncertain times?
• How does the Holy Spirit anchor you when things feel unstable?
Start praying: Be bold and pray with power.
Our Father in heaven, thank you for giving us this Counselor. Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts and ignite a passion for your love. Send you Spirit into our lives and renew us and the world around us. Guide us with your wisdom, fill us with your peace, and empower us to live out your truth. Let your presence transform us and everyone around us, bringing light, hope, and love to all. Amen
Leader: Make time to pray for and with each other. Break into groups of three, take time for healing prayer or pray with individuals requesting prayer. This is important!
Start Doing:
Take the upcoming week to deeply pray for understanding and openness to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Be open to the ways the Holy Spirit might be at work in your life.
Galatians 5:22-24 NIV
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance [patience], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires."
Galatians 5:22-24 NIV
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance [patience], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires."