Episode The Gift of the Holy Spirit
What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? Gain a deeper understanding about the Holy Spirit and how this gift from Jesus works in our lives!
Chapter 1
What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? You won’t want to miss Discover the Word this week for some conversations about “The Gift of the Holy Spirit.” Bill Crowder is leading Daniel Ryan Day and Elisa Morgan to explore seven character qualities of the Holy Spirit from John 14. Join the group as they discuss some of the context around Jesus previewing this amazing gift of the Holy Spirit with His followers.
Chapter 2
What are your thoughts about the Trinity—Father/Son/Holy Spirit? Does it make your head hurt when you try to get your mind around it? Be part of this conversation on Discover the Word as Bill, Daniel, and Elisa discuss the mystery of one God—three Persons. Discover the unique ways God’s presence has been expressed through the Trinity in the Bible and explore the important context of the Holy Spirit being our helper today.
Chapter 3
How can you conform to the image of Jesus? In this Discover the Word conversation, the group discusses the Holy Spirit’s role in helping us become more like Jesus! Join them to discover the way that the Holy Spirit demonstrates God’s love and care for us.
Chapter 4
Do you really feel like God is always “with you”? Well, join the group on Discover the Word as they explore how the Holy Spirit allows the presence of Jesus to be with us forever. And discover how the Holy Spirit fulfills one of God’s greatest promises to His people.
Chapter 5
Have you ever felt abandoned? Well, join the Discover the Word group as they wrap up a series of conversations about the gift of the Holy Spirit. Do you think Jesus and His disciples ever felt abandoned? Join the team at the table as they discuss how Jesus prepared His disciples for this in John 14, and discover how we can cling to His presence even when we struggle to experience it.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
Sometimes we struggle to feel God’s presence, even though He has promised to be with us always. What a gift that Jesus has filled us with His very presence through the Holy Spirit. We can look for Jesus’ help in our lives through His Holy Spirit, and we can look for ways the Holy Spirit is transforming us into Jesus’ likeness.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- Why did Jesus share the Holy Spirit with all of His followers, including us?
- In what ways does the Bible promise that the Holy Spirit will help you?
- How does the Holy Spirit make you more like Jesus?
- How is God’s promise to be with us always fulfilled by the Holy Spirit?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me to embrace the gift of Your Holy Spirit. Enable me to receive the help I need in life through Your Holy Spirit. And show me how Your Spirit is transforming me more and more into Your image. Amen.”
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