CORE STRENGTH - PART FIVE

WE ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT

I. Introduction

a. Series introduction and recap

b. Foundation scripture (Habakkuk 2:2)

c. What does a young adult at the Bridge look like? What sets us apart? Who has God called us to be?

II. Who is the Holy Spirit and why do we need Him?

a. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God; He’s as equally God as the Father and Jesus (Romans 8:9)

b. He was given to and made available to every believer when Jesus ascended into Heaven (John 16:5-7)

III. What does the Holy Spirit do?

a. He convicts of sin and righteousness and judgment (John 16:8-11)

b. He guides us into all the truth (John 16:12)

c. He declares to us the things that are to come (John 16:13)

d. He will glorify Jesus by declaring what is His (John 16:14)

IV. How are we led by the Holy Spirit?

a. Meditate on the Word (Joshua 1:8)

b. Be a doer of the Word (James 1:22)

c. Keep your spirit in line with the Spirit-inspired Word of God (Proverbs 4:20-21)

d. Develop the inner witness (Proverbs 20:27)

e. How do I know if I’m being led by the Spirit?

*FLOW CHART*

V. Conclusion + Call to Action

a. Being led by the Spirit can’t happen outside of the confirmation of the Word

b. The Spirit won’t contradict Himself in anyone else led by the Spirit

c. Commit to joining your time in the Word with your time in prayer