God Has A Plan For You - Lesson 4

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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. “You” is anyone hearing or reading the promise.

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

When it happened, no one was

excluded! Peter said, “… God is no respecter of persons.” Acts 10:34

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

Prepare the house and He will fill it!

The Holy Spirit is every

believer’s promise.

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 Acorn is Transformed.

It is reborn… changed from an acorn to a miniature oak.

The Holy Spirit Baptism… is a supernatural birth.

The believer receives divine strength and power to live a changed life.

Discussion Questions

How has your concept of the Holy Spirit changed since this study?

Discussion Questions

What prepares the heart to receive the Holy Spirit ?

Discussion Questions

Discuss barriers that may hinder you from receiving it at this time.

Discussion Questions

When would you like to pray for His Spirit?

How to receive the Holy Spirit:

Believe it is your personal promise.

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:

Continue to Worship.

How to receive the Holy Spirit:

The Holy Spirit comes to a surrendered heart through prayer and worship.

Potential hindrances: Unrepentant sin:

Continue to turn from sin…

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: Fear :

Trust Him. Respond to different

sensations with expectancy.

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.

Looking Ahead:

Next Lesson we will look at the fact that we were… CREATED TO WORSHIP !