The Holy Spirit: Our Divine Companion and Guide
Summary
In this sermon, I delved into the identity and role of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that He is not an 'it' but a 'He', a person who is co-eternal and co-equal with God the Father and God the Son. I highlighted that the Holy Spirit is God, and His presence is irrevocable in the lives of believers. I used various scripture passages to illustrate the Holy Spirit's association with God, such as Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6:8-10 and Paul's reference to this vision in Acts 28:25-27. I emphasized that the Holy Spirit is equated with God throughout the scriptures, not as a system we impose on the scriptures, but as a truth revealed throughout them.
In the second part of the sermon, I focused on the believer's relationship with the Holy Spirit. I urged believers to surrender to the Holy Spirit, not sporadically, but consistently and wholeheartedly. I also encouraged believers to actively participate in walking in the Spirit, which involves daily commitment, prayer, and continual communion with God. I warned against quenching the Spirit, which is something we do to others, not to ourselves. I concluded by reiterating that the Holy Spirit is God and is associated with the Father and Son throughout the scriptures.
Key Takeaways:
- The Holy Spirit is not an 'it' but a 'He', a person who is co-eternal and co-equal with God the Father and God the Son. He is God, and His presence is irrevocable in the lives of believers. ([39:48])
- The Holy Spirit is equated with God throughout the scriptures. This is not a system we impose on the scriptures, but a truth revealed throughout them. ([41:05])
- Believers are urged to surrender to the Holy Spirit, not sporadically, but consistently and wholeheartedly. ([01:02:34])
- Believers should actively participate in walking in the Spirit, which involves daily commitment, prayer, and continual communion with God. ([01:03:17])
- Quenching the Spirit is something we do to others, not to ourselves. ([01:05:50])
Study Guide
Main Points from the Sermon:
1. The Holy Spirit is a person, not an "it". He is God, co-eternal and co-equal with God the Father and God the Son. He is among us to instruct and lead us to God. He knows God as we know ourselves. ( [39:35])
2. Our interaction with the Holy Spirit should be one of obedience and yielding. We should allow the Holy Spirit to transform us and not conform to the image of this world. This commitment to obey the Holy Spirit should not be haphazard or sporadic. ( [58:18])
3. Quenching the Spirit is something we do to others when we discourage their spiritual fervor or involvement in church activities. It's an attitude that dismisses spiritual matters and refuses to participate in them. ( [01:05:53])
4. Grieving the Spirit is something we do to ourselves. It's when we vex our righteous soul by dwelling in wicked places or engaging in sinful behaviors, like Lot did. ( [01:05:53])
Bible Passages for Group Reading:
1. Isaiah 6:8-10
2. Acts 28:25-27
3. Romans 12:1-2
4. Ephesians 4:30
5. Genesis 19 (Story of Lot)
Discussion Guide:
Observation Questions:
1. In Isaiah 6:8-10, what is God's command and who is He addressing?
2. How does Paul describe the Holy Spirit in Acts 28:25-27?
3. What does Romans 12:1-2 say about our relationship with the Holy Spirit?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the story of Lot in Genesis 19 illustrate the concept of grieving the Spirit?
2. What does it mean to quench the Spirit based on the sermon's explanation?
3. How does Ephesians 4:30 relate to the concept of grieving the Spirit?
Application Questions:
1. Can you recall a time when you may have quenched the Spirit by discouraging someone else's spiritual fervor or involvement in church activities? How can you rectify this?
2. How can you ensure that your commitment to obey the Holy Spirit is not haphazard or sporadic?
3. In what ways might you be grieving the Spirit in your life, and how can you change this?
Devotional
Day 1: Yielding to the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is our guide, our comforter, and our helper. Yielding to the Holy Spirit means allowing Him to lead us in our daily lives, to guide our decisions, and to shape our character. It means surrendering our will to His, trusting that His plans for us are far better than anything we could imagine for ourselves.
Galatians 5:25 - "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."
Reflection: Reflect on your daily life outside of church. Are there moments where you feel you could have yielded more to the Holy Spirit? How can you commit to being more obedient to the Holy Spirit in those moments?
Day 2: Actively Participating in the Spirit
Our relationship with the Holy Spirit is not meant to be passive. It requires active participation, a daily commitment to seeking His guidance, and a willingness to follow where He leads.
Romans 8:14 - "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God."
Reflection: How do you actively participate in your walk with the Spirit daily? Are there any areas in your life where you feel you could be more active in your spiritual journey?
Day 3: Not Quenching the Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a fire within us, igniting our passion for God and fueling our spiritual growth. When we discourage or dismiss the spiritual experiences of others, we risk quenching this fire, both in ourselves and in those around us.
1 Thessalonians 5:19 - "Do not quench the Spirit."
Reflection: Can you recall a time when you may have discouraged someone else's spiritual journey or passion for their faith? How can you ensure to encourage and support others in their walk with the Spirit moving forward?
Day 4: Not Grieving the Spirit
The Holy Spirit is grieved when we engage in behaviors that are contrary to God's will. This includes not only sinful actions, but also attitudes and thoughts that are not in line with God's character.
Ephesians 4:30 - "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption."
Reflection: Reflect on your behaviors and actions. Are there any worldly behaviors that you feel may be grieving the Spirit within you? How can you separate yourself from these behaviors?
Day 5: The Holy Spirit as Part of the Trinity
The Holy Spirit is not a separate entity, but is one with God the Father and Jesus the Son. Understanding and acknowledging the Holy Spirit as part of the Trinity deepens our relationship with God and enhances our spiritual growth.
Matthew 28:19 - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Reflection: How do you currently perceive and interact with the Holy Spirit as part of the Trinity? Are there ways you can deepen your relationship and communication with the Holy Spirit?
Quotes
1. "Paul said in Romans chapter 12 I beg you I beg you Brothers by the mercy of God surrender to the holy spirit of God not haphazard not sporadic committed." - 01:02:34
2. "If you don't get up every morning and say Lord this is your day I'm gonna do what you've called me to do. I'm gonna get myself in the scriptures I'm gonna get my heart right in prayer before I go into the world because I know the world is seeking to manipulate me and to move me and to ruin me." - 01:03:55
3. "When we as believers wallow in the world and we participate in the things of the world and we do not separate ourselves from the things of the world we are vexing our righteous souls and by that we are grieving the holy spirit of God who dwells within us." - 01:11:21
4. "Quenching the spirit is something you do to somebody else grieving the spirit is something you do to yourself. And so give me an example well there's a perfect one in the scriptures his name was lot this is what it said about lot lot vexed his righteous soul." - 01:08:20
5. "You are an eternal being but everyone is not going to go to hell but everybody is going to live somewhere forever. We say well why am I eternal well because the Bible tells us that when God formed us out of dirt that he breathed his breath into our nostrils that is eternal bread we are created to live somewhere forever." - 51:22
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