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STUDY 9: WORK IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit points us to
Jesus. He makes us children of God and gives us the character of Jesus. It is
important to know how the Spirit works in our lives so we can stay in touch with
what God is doing in us and through us.
1. Circle the keywords or
phrases in the following Scriptures.
But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22,23
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being
transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the
Lord, who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:18
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we
ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that
words cannot express.
Romans 8:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will
teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John
14:26
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Now if
we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if
indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Romans 8:16,17
When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and
righteousness and judgment: John 16:8
2. Using the above Scriptures
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit’s work in:
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Making us more like Jesus
Helping us pray
Teaching us
Convicting the world
Making us children of God
Being transformed into the glory of God
3. Memorize ***Galatians 5:16***
Strengthening Your Walk:
Read Galatians 5:16-18.
How does living by the Spirit help defeat sin in our lives?
What does the Bible mean by the sinful nature?
What is the war like between the Spirit and the sinful nature?
Why is the Spirit more effective in making us righteous then the law?
Read Romans 8:9-11
Who has the Spirit of God?
What did the Spirit do for Christ?
What will the Spirit do for you?
How have you recognized the Spirit’s control in your life?