Rev. Andrew Sankey brings us a bible study based on this years Thy Kingdom Come series.

There will be a chance to speak to Andrew on Zoom (details below).

For more Thy Kingdom Come information, prayer journal and other events, check out our Thy Kingdom Come page.

BIBLE STUDY The Work of the Holy Spirit

Eleven Days of waiting in Jerusalem the Ascension and Pentecost.
The transformation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit

1) The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin (John 16:8-11; 1 Cor 12:3; Heb 4:12)

2) The Holy Spirit guides us into the truth (John 14:25,26; 16:13; 1 Cor 2:12-14)

3) The Holy Spirit lives in believers (Eph 3:16,17; Rom 8:9-11)

4) The Holy Spirit inspires prayer (Rom 8:26; Eph 6:18)

5) The Holy Spirit fills us with power (Acts 4:31,33; Eph 5:18)

6) The Holy Spirit Reveals Christ (John 15:26; 16:14; Acts 7:55)

7) The Holy Spirit Brings life by new birth (John 3:3-8; 2 Cor 5:17)

8) The Holy Spirit gives assurance – the witness of the spirit (Rom 8:15,16)

9) The Holy Spirit gives the seal of God’s ownership (Eph 1:13,14; 4:30)

10) The Holy Spirit grows the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:13-26)

11) The Holy Spirit gives Gifts of the spirit (1 Cor 12:44-20)

12) The Holy Spirit prepares us for heaven (Rom 8:1-4,16,17 2 Cor 3:18)

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION for individual or groups
OR Join me in a Zoom meeting at a time convenient to those who wish
Please register your interest by sending me an email to : apsankey@gmail.com
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1 Read as much of John chapter 14,15 and 16 as you can (but at least 14:15-27;
15:26-16:11). This is what Jesus was teaching his disciples before his death on the
cross. Why did the disciples lose hope when Jesus died? Why did they doubt the
promises of Jesus? Why do we live without claiming the promises of Jesus?

2 Read Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, What is the “power” that he desires for
his friends? Where does this power come from, and what will it do for us?

3 List some people in the Bible who developed one or more of the fruit of the Spirit.

4 Why do Bible translations that mention “fruit” in Galatians 5:22, not make the
word plural “fruits”? How does the Christian develop these qualities – one by one ,
all together , instantaneously, painfully?

5 What is the best way of discovering what your gifts are as a Christian? How can
other Christians help you do this?

6 Read and think about 1 Corinthians 13. Why is love of this kind so vital and so revolutionary? How may it be developed in an individual and in a fellowship?