Holy Spirit

Sometimes I fear that we forget about the Holy Spirit. Sure, we have read about the Holy Spirit, but that doesn't change our daily routines very much. Our awareness doesn't really alter our actions. The Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood and forgotten member of the Trinity. So, let's explore the glory hiding within the mystery. As we dig through this series together, we are going to get a grasp of the glory of God. The more glorious God reveals Himself to be, the greater your wonder and worship become.

When Jesus ascended into heaven, Jesus gave the disciples the promise of power. He preached that "you will receive the power of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:8). Jesus was basically saying, "I may be gone, but we are just getting started. It may seem daunting, but I have a plan to give you power beyond your wildest dreams.” The same message that Jesus gave to the disciples is one he's giving to you as well. When you become a Christian, the power of God lives in you and flows through you through the Holy Spirit. Why did God do that? Because He wants to do things in you and through you that are far beyond your best abilities and wildest dreams. In this session, we are going to learn three ways God empowers us.

As we discussed in our last session, the Holy Spirit is God's presence made personal. This means that God is with you when you feel alone, discouraged, or devastated. This means that God is with you whenever you face the hardships of life. In those moments, what is God doing? The Apostle Paul gives us the answer in Romans chapter eight. While writing to the persecuted church in Rome, Paul explains two powerful ministries of the Holy Spirit.

How on earth could Jesus say, "whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these" (John 14:12)? Wait, we are going to do greater things than Jesus Yes, but He doesn't mean "greater" in the context of quality. He's saying it in the context of quantity. You are part of that quantity. You are in the group of people who will do greater things than Jesus. So, how do we do it? In this final session, we will share two practical steps we can take to see this reality play out in our lives.