The Gift and Gifts of the Holy Spirit

God, in His goodness and infinite wisdom, has provided salvation in Jesus and the ability to live the Christian life fully through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God's gift to us. He is indispensable to us. In a world of uncertainty, He brings certainty. In a world of unknowns, He brings direction. In a world of confusion, He brings clarity. In a world of madness, He brings wisdom and stability. In a world of oppression, He brings power and enables us to function in authority. We need Him.

Jesus gave the promise of the Holy Spirit to the disciples, emphasizing the power they would receive at His coming. And on the day of Pentecost, this grace was poured out and continues to do so. Discover the extraordinary action of the Holy Spirit in this video. Answer the questions below.

Answer these questions

1. According to Jesus, (supporting verses), what will the Holy Spirit do when He is in the disciples?
2. Give concrete examples that show the importance of these things.
3. Read in Acts 1 Jesus' conversation with His disciples; read Acts 2:17-18, Hebrews 2:3-5.
   Comment and explain why power is essential to being a witness.
4. The works I do – explain this passage.
5. Read 1 Corinthians 12. List the gifts of revelation. Explain what they are and give biblical examples.
6. List the vocal/expressive gifts. Explain the meaning and give examples.
7. Describe the gifts of power, give examples.
8. Who can receive donations and how?
9. What is the relationship between character and functioning in gifts?
10. Jesus entrusted the responsibility of converting humanity to a handful of people. How does this reflect the role, abilities, and importance of the Holy Spirit?
11. What conclusion do you draw for yourself today?

Comment on these statements

1. You must be disturbed by your current state while the Holy Spirit is here. Comment.
2. The kingdom of God is an empowerment enterprise. Evaluate your life and attitude in light of this statement.
3. We live in an uncertain and unpredictable world that leads us into error.  
4. No child of God can do without the power and action of the Holy Spirit.
5. No one is spiritually autonomous. If the Holy Spirit isn't controlling you, another spirit is.
6. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, without exception.
7. If we have not demonstrated the power of God, we have not yet proclaimed the gospel.
8. Sometimes people die around us and we blame God, but God blames us. There are people whose suffering is perpetuated because we are immature.
9. We are in a world of power, the question is who is the most powerful.
10. We are the solution that God has found…God has always provided the solution through individuals who are well-disposed.