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A Relationship
Builder
Six Lessons
Only 15 Minutes
Each
GOD HAS
A PLAN
FOR YOUBible Study by Donna Maricelli, © 2009
PPT by Richard Tracey, © 2010
Lesson 4
The Holy Spirit Promise
Every Believer’sGift
“…ye shall know… that I
am…your God… I will pour out my
spirit upon all flesh…” Joel
2:27-28
God’s plan for spiritual intimacy … the indwelling of His Holy Spirit
God created the soul to be filled with His Spirit.
Sin contaminated the vessel. Christ’s death provided a
plan to remove the stain of sin.
Repentance and water baptism prepares the heart for the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spiritis promised to
everyone. Old Testament saints anxiously waited for it. “…I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh…” Joel 2:27-28
John, the Baptist,announced its arrival. “…he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost…” Matthew 3:11
The Holy Spiritis promised to
everyone. Jesus, Himself, promised His Spirit to all believers. “… If any man thirst, let him
come unto me and drink. He that believeth on me as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that beliveve on him should receive…” John 14:16-18
The Holy Spiritis promised to
everyone. Apostle Peter: “… ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you…” Acts 2:38-39
When it happened, no one was
excluded! “…all filled with the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:1-4
“…they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, …” Acts 4:31
When it happened, no one was
excluded! “…the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.” Acts 10:44
“And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. And all the men were about twelve.” Acts 19:6-7
What was the common sign that believers had
received the Holy Ghost? They spoke in a language or a
tongue unknown to them. Believers were convinced
Cornelius’ house had received it. “… for they heard them speak with tongues…” Acts 10:44-46
What was the common sign that believers had
received the Holy Ghost? “ And they were all filled
with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
Acts 2:4
What was the common sign that believers had
received the Holy Ghost? “…the Holy Ghost
came on them; and they spake with tongues, …”
Acts 19:6
What was the Spirit saying through
believers? “…we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.” Acts 2:11
Benefits of the Holy Ghost
Spirit Birth – John 3:5 “…Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Benefits of the Holy Ghost Fill the spiritual void – John 4:14,
7:38-39 “…but the water that I shall give him shall
be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
Benefits of the Holy Ghost
Personal power– Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses…”
Benefits of the Holy Ghost Perfect love, peace, and joy
Romans 5:5 14:17 “…the love of God is shed abroad
in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
Benefits of the Holy Ghost
Resurrection Power – Romans 8:11 “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.”
Benefits of the Holy Ghost
Help to overcome weakness – Romans 8:26
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
Benefits of the Holy Ghost
Internal Teacher – 1Corinthians 2:11 “For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.”
Benefits of the Holy Ghost
Internal Teacher – John 14:26 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
Benefits of the Holy Ghost
Internal Teacher – John 16:13 “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”
Personal
Application “... Repent, and be baptized… ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you…”
Acts 2:38-39
Personal
Application Allow Christ’s blood to cleanse your spiritual house by repentance and water baptism.
Personal
Application Ask for the indwelling of His Spirit: “how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” Luke 11:13
Personal
Application Thirst for it: “if any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.”
John 7:37-39
Personal
Application Seek until you receive it:
“he is a rewarder of them that dilligently seek him.”
Hebrews 11:6
The Acorn is Transformed. After the acorn’s
death in the soil, a new life emerges from the broken shell.
It’s penetrating root gives it the power to immerge from the soil.
The Holy Spirit Baptism… is a supernatural birth.
The believer receives divine strength and power to live a changed life.
How to receive the Holy Spirit:
After repentance and water baptism, begin to praise Him with your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
How to receive the Holy Spirit:
Totally Concentrate on His Glory, His power and His precious promise
How to receive the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit comes to a surrendered heart through prayer and worship.
Potential hindrances: Doubt :
Could God really forgive my sins?
What if I don’t receive the Holy Spirit?
Potential hindrances: Unreleased
Emotions: Allow the Spirit to move through your senses.
Surrender all aspects of your person to Him.
Potential hindrances: Refusal to surrender
your tongue: Your tongue may begin to feel strange.
It may become difficult to form words.
Allow His Spirit to speak through you!
Potential hindrances: Distractions:
Concentrate on Jesus Christ.
Block out any surrounding noises.
Refuse to entertain distracting thoughts.