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Walking in the Holy Spirit
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
John 14:15-17 (ESV)
1. Opening Prayer
2. Scripture Reading
Read aloud the Bible passage at the top of this page
(John 14:15-17).
3. Group Discussion
(1) After considering Kevin DeYoung’s booklet The Holy Spirit:
a. Who is the Holy Spirit?
b. What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?
(2) What does a person need to do to be filled with the Holy Spirit?
(3) After considering Tom Tarrants’ article “Being Led and Transformed by the Holy Spirit,” what are some of the works of the flesh? What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit? What part do we play in the blossoming of the Spirit’s fruit in our lives?
(4) What insights did you gain from the Bible Study of John 14:15-31?
4. Prayer Requests
5. Closing Prayer
Homework
1. Reflect
Within a day or two after the meeting, prayerfully reflect on the meeting and its content.
2. Prepare for the Next Meeting
Coming Next: Theme 3: Walking in the Holy Spirit—Meeting B
(1) Read Habits of Grace, by David Mathis, pp. 61-89 (chapters 4-6: HEAR HIS VOICE (WORD): Bring the Bible Home to Your Heart; Memorize the Mind of God; Resolve to Be a Lifelong Learner) (~28 pages).
(2) Read article “Knowing God Personally” by Tom Tarrants, found on CSLI website (from Knowing & Doing, Summer 2016, ~5 pages)
(3) Read Reflections, “Feelings or Faith for Foundations?” (1 page)
(4) Watch Teaching Video, Walking in the Holy Spirit, with Tom Holliday, Pastor of Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Virginia.
As you watch the video, consider: What are Pastor Holliday’s primary points? What support does he provide for each of these points? Which one (or ones) do you find most relevant to your life at this time? What from the video might you like to share with family members and friends? What about the video might you like to discuss in the next small group meeting?
(5) Complete Bible Study, Romans 8:1-17.
a. Read. Carefully read this passage. As you do so, consider: What does the text say? What was the original intent? What does the passage mean? How does the passage apply to my life, and the lives of others, today?
b. Reflect. What are the chief characteristics of a person who lives in the freedom of the Spirit (vv. 5, 6, 15)? What are the chief characteristics of a person who lives in slavery to the sinful nature (vv. 5, 6, 7)?
(6) If you have not yet done so, consider purchasing or otherwise obtaining the rest of the designated books. You will want to be able to begin reading each book at the specified time and may want to read ahead. The books are:
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper (Crossway)
Have No Fear: Being Salt and Light Even When It’s Costly by John Lennox (10 Publishing)
Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung (Crossway)
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