Who is the Holy Spirit?

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Part 1 in the series Catch Fire!

On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting.  Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them.  And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.

Acts 1:1-4 (NLT)

Who is the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is God’s gift ______________________________________________!

Humans give life to their children. Yet only God's Spirit can change you into a child of God. Don't be surprised when I say that you must be born from above. Only God's Spirit gives new life. The Spirit is like the wind that blows wherever it wants to. You can hear the wind, but you don't know where it comes from or where it is going.

John 3:6-8 (CEV)

What does the Holy Spirit want to do in me?

1. 1.      The Holy Spirit wants to _______________________________!

But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.

John 14:26 (NLT)

1. 2.      The Holy Spirit wants to _________________________________!

So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.

Galatians 5:16 (NLT)

1. 3.      The Holy Spirit wants to __________________________________!

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23a (NLT)

1. 4.      The Holy Spirit wants to ___________________________________!

A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.

1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)

1. 5.      The Holy Spirit wants to __________________________________!

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:8 (NLT)