The Spirit's Significance

Spirit’s Significance Discussion Follow-up by John Beene, June 2024 I. Main Point: The Holy Spirit is Significant. A. The Spirit is central to the gospel message. B. The Spirit was central to the early church. C. The Spirit’s coming was God’s goal. II. Scriptures from Sunday’s sermon: The Spirit’s Significance A. Central to the Gospel: Acts 2:36-39; 5:29-32; 9:17-18 B. Central to the Church: Acts 4:8, 31; 5:3; 6:3; 8:29; 9:31; 13:2-4; 13:52; 16:6; 20:22; 20:28; 21:4 C. God’s Goal: John 16:5-11; Galatians 3:13-14 III. Spiritual Discipline: A. Study the Spirit in Luke, Acts, John, Galatians, & Romans. B. Study in community – Discuss your insights and questions with other disciples of Jesus. IV. Group Discussion A. Influence 1. How has your life and upbringing influenced your understanding of the Holy Spirit? 2. How has the Bible defined your understanding of the Spirit? 3. Which has influenced your understanding of the Spirit more, the Bible or life? B. Acts 2:36-39 1. What are the key components of Peter’s response and instruction? 2. Has the Spirit been a significant part of the gospel that you share? Why or why not? C. Acts 9:31 1. The early church spoke of the Spirit and recognized the Spirit’s work. 2. How did the church know (without modern communication) that the Spirit encouraged the churches throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria? 3. Why did the early church recognize the Spirit’s work more than we do today? D. John 16:7-11 1. Jesus said it would be better for him to go away so the Spirit (Advocate) could come. 2. Why would it be better for the Spirit to be here rather than Jesus? E. How can we grow in knowing the Spirit and embracing the Spirit’s significance? Visit johnbeene.com for more resources.