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Day 5: Who is the Spirit?
In today’s devotional, Francis will explore the Giver of spiritual gifts, the Holy Spirit. The Spirit does much more than just dole out special abilities—He makes dead things live and living things flourish.
Day 5 Question and Answer
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the divine third Person of the Trinity who is an active agent in creation, Christ’s resurrection, and our redemption. The Spirit comforts, enlightens, and empowers us to live righteously and reflect Christ to the world.
Reflect
As we explore what the Bible reveals to us about the Holy Spirit, it’s important to remember that we’re talking about the third Person of the Trinity, God Himself. When you think about God, how often do you think of the Spirit? How do you tend to describe Him—more as a person or a power or thing? Why?
The Holy Spirit dwells within each follower of Christ, redeeming us from sin, strengthening us to do good, and imparting spiritual gifts. In what ways have you noticed the Spirit working in your life? How has He empowered you to live obediently and serve others?
It’s an awesome thought to consider that the Spirit of God abides with us and even prays to the Father for us, giving us the power to live for God instead of ourselves. What struggles, worries, or griefs in your life need the Spirit’s comfort and counsel? What could it look like to rely on the Holy Spirit’s power in your life today?
Respond
The Spirit puts God’s will into action. By His power we can live obediently, choosing right more than wrong, serving others, and comprehending His gift of mercy. He is fully God yet He abides with us so that we will never be parted from Him. What a gift!
Look at the gifts listed in Ephesians 4:11–13, Romans 12:6–8, and 1 Corinthians 12. Talk with your small group, close friends, or family about your spiritual gifts. If you are not sure what your gifts are, ask those who know you best. Consider how you can use your gifts to serve the church and bless others.
About this Plan
Ask any group what it means to be a Christian, and we will hear different answers. But what unifies us? What are the basic characteristics of our faith that every Christian affirms? In this six-day devotional study, Francis Chan will lead us in an exploration of key concepts common to all Christians through the centuries. No matter what divides us, we are united by these truths about the God we worship and our relationship with him.
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