God breathed

Breathed by the Spirit: Accessing the Depths of God

Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:10–16

Summary: In this passage, Paul reveals how the Spirit of God discloses the deep wisdom of God to believers, contrasting spiritual insight with mere human understanding.

Teaching: This sermon teaches that the Holy Spirit is essential for understanding God's will and wisdom. It emphasizes the necessity of divine revelation for spiritual growth and how believers can tap into this resource through prayer and Scripture.

How this passage could point to Christ: In this text, Christ is the ultimate revelation of God's wisdom and purpose. The Spirit, sent in His name, reveals Christ's teachings and works to believers, enabling them to comprehend the depths of God that lead to grace and salvation.

Big Idea: True understanding and wisdom come through the Holy Spirit, who allows us to engage deeply with the heart of God, empowering us to live out our faith authentically.

Application: This sermon can help teens understand that their faith is not based on their knowledge or intellect, but on the transformative power of the Spirit. It encourages them to seek a personal relationship with God that goes beyond worldly knowledge, making God's wisdom accessible to them in their daily lives, especially during challenging times.

The Spirit - BREATH

Heath Ledger in the Dark Knight, took 6 weeks and locked himself in a hotel room just to SPECIFICALLY figure out how the character of the Joker would breathe. “ HIT ME”

In the Same way we have access to and can understand the breath of God.

1. Spirit's Searchful Insight

1 Corinthians 2:10-12

You could explore how the Spirit knows the deep things of God, making divine wisdom accessible to us.

v2 the main thing that the Spirit reveals is Jesus Christ

Highlight the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing deeper insights that human wisdom can't grasp.

As human beings we do not know what someone is thinking until that person chooses to reveal that thought to us using their words.

In order to have a conversation you need breath, you need air in your lungs to say the words you need to say

In order to properly understand the word of God you need the Holy Spirit.

Suggest that through prayer and openness to the Spirit's guidance, teens can experience a transformative relationship with God.

During the 19th century, a famous preacher named Charles Spurgeon faced several challenges that threatened to discourage him. He sought solace in prayer, often retreating into the silence of his study. In those moments of communion with God, he found clarity and strength to continue his work. His relationship with God deepened through those heart-felt prayers, showing that even the greatest leaders need that intimate connection with their Creator to navigate hardships. Just like Spurgeon, teens today can find their strength in prayer, forging a deeper bond with God.

Psalm 61:1–3 ESV

Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.

Encourage them to seek discernment and understanding, relying on the Spirit rather than their intellect alone.

It is better to get wisdom than gold. Gold is another’s, wisdom is our own; gold is for the body and time, wisdom for the soul and eternity.

Matthew Henry (Nonconformist Biblical Exegete)

2. Christlike Comprehension

1 Corinthians 2:13-16

Perhaps discuss how we are given the mind of Christ through the Spirit. Address the importance of discernment, aligning our thoughts with God's wisdom, not the world.

2 Corinthians 10:14–15 ESV

For we are not overextending ourselves, as though we did not reach you. For we were the first to come all the way to you with the gospel of Christ. We do not boast beyond limit in the labors of others. But our hope is that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you may be greatly enlarged,

Encourage teens to embrace this divine perspective in daily challenges. Emphasize relying on the Spirit's direction for living out an authentic faith that influences their choices and actions.

In your public life, you might feel pressure to conform to peer opinions or trends at school that conflict with your beliefs. This week, practice seeking the Holy Spirit’s direction before engaging in conversations about current issues. Take time to listen and reflect rather than react. Write down your thoughts on what you believe, and when faced with challenges, respond with love and truth from a place of spiritual grounding.