HOLY SPIRIT (Part 3) THE HOLY SPIRIT’S PRESENT WORK IN THE WORLD – (John 16:7-11) The Spirit has come to reprove (blame) the world for being wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment – (Romans 3:23) All have sinned Note: “Sin” is the “root”; “sins” are the “fruit”. A person may not … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34) MEDITATION: Can’t you just imagine what the disciples thought when Jesus said, “I’m giving you a new command”? Can’t you picture them thinking, “Oh great, here is another command to add … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 2) Note: We will spend time looking at the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout history, but we need to remember that it is critical for us to acknowledge the importance of His presence in our own lives. THE SPIRIT’S WORK FROM CREATION TO BETHLEHEM – (Genesis 1:2) … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Study to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) MEDITATION: Quite often people read the bible differently than they read any other book. Seldom does anyone pick up a book, open it at … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. (Romans 6:13) MEDITATION: “All in” is a phrase often used … Continue reading
When we surrender our lives to the Lord, God gives us one of the greatest blessings we can ever receive as a new believer. He gives us the Holy Spirit to help us live our ‘new life’ and put away our ‘old life’. We need to invite the Holy Spirit to become an active part … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead” (Philippians 3:13) MEDITATION: We can shape our thoughts, choose our actions, and move through life with purpose, intention, and meaning; but only if … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about … Continue reading
SECTION 3-5: *** Satan Tempts Us To Change Focus *** (Matthew 6:22-23) Jesus basically refers to our focus. (Luke 22:31) Jesus forewarned the disciples (and especially Peter) that they would be sifted by Satan. (Luke 22:54-62) Look at how Satan caused Peter to lose his focus. – When Jesus was arrested, Peter followed at … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid or fearful, but gives us power, love, self-discipline and a sound mind”. (2 Timothy 1:7) MEDITATION: Look at the contrast in the scripture above: “timid or fearful” versus “power, love, self-discipline and sound mind”. If you had to choose between the two, … Continue reading