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Candace’s Notes

Today we’ve got a bunch of prophets who are trying to be Old Testament, but don’t understand Jesus changed everything. Not doom & gloom anymore, but GOOD NEWS.

THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. Not a force, not an aura...He is God. Acts 5:1-5
2. He is a person. John 16:13-15. He’s not some transcendental yoga pose.
3. He’s in charge of present operations. John 16:7-11
4. He is gentle. Matthew 3:16. He will not force you and turn you into something you’re not. He’s brings out who YOU are, but the power is real!
5. He has life in Himself. Romans 8:11. When Jesus died, the Holy Spirit did not.
6. He is creative life. Genesis 1:2. You might feel like you are nothing, but that is the perfect ingredient for God to make SOMETHING. if you tap into the Holy Spirit, you are FULL of potential.

He is likened to:

1. The symbol of “fire”. How do I know the spirit of God is working on you? What we try to conceal, God wants to reveal. He’ll bring the crap to the top. When you are in the refining fire of the Holy Spirit, the only thing that will burn away is bondage.
2. The symbol of “water”. Needed for the germination of seed. The Holy Spirit waters the Word. Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28, Revelation 22:1,
3. The symbol of a “dove”. The emblem of peace. The Holy Spirit will not speak of Himself. Easily frightened...won’t stick around. Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit.
4. The symbol of “wind”. Can’t see it, but the effects of it. The breath of God, into man. Life!
5. The symbol of “oil”. Just like driving a car without oil, don’t live life without the Holy Spirit.

Ezekiel 47:1-9

God wants you in over your head.

Growth, trees, life, maturity. Making salt water fresh.

Ankle Deep = where you walk, go

Knee deep speaks to praying/intercession.

Waist deep speaks to our loins—purity.

Over your head = a strong, mature person

Discussion

  • Have you ever been baptized in the Holy Spirit? What is it like?

  • How do you see the Holy Spirit working in your life?

  • Do you still have questions about the Holy Spirit?

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  • Read John 16. Now, re-read it. Study it. Slowly work your way through it, over the course of a week.

  • What can we learn about the Holy Spirit from this passage?

  • What is God saying to you?

  • Read Romans 8. Do the same here. Write notes as you go.

    • What can we learn about the Holy Spirit from this passage?

    • What is God saying to you?

  • Read Acts 2. Do the same here. Keep a journal with your findings!

    • What can we learn about the Holy Spirit from this passage?

    • What is God saying to you?

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