Power of the Spirit

Read John 14:15-17. The Holy Spirit is here referred to as the Advocate. The word is "parakleton" which means advocate, helper, counselor, encourager.  

• Based on that understanding, what is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
• How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your life as a counselor or helper?

Read John 14:25-26; 16:13. Jesus says he will give us the Spirit and the Spirit will teach and guide us. 

• How does the Spirit teach and guide us?
• How have you experienced the Spirit's guidance in your life?

Read John 16:8-11. Many people think this passage teaches that the Spirit convicts believers of their sin. However, notice that Jesus says the Spirit will "convict the world" or "prove the world to be wrong" about sin and righteousness and judgment. Then compare "sin" to verse 9, "righteousness" to verse 10, and "judgment" to verse 11. 

• Who or what is the "world"?
• How is convicting the world, and of what, different from convicting believers?

​Read Galatians 5:22-23 and compare it to the surrounding passage. 

• What role does the Spirit play in producing these fruit in our lives?

Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 and notice the list that follows.

• How as the Holy Spirit gifted you?
• How are you using those gifts

​In summary now, what role has or is the Holy Spirit playing in your life right now?