Me, Myself & I Am
(Interacting with the Trinity)
Lesson 3: God the Holy Spirit
John 14:15 “If you love me, obey me; 16 and I will ask the Father and he will give you another Comforter, and he will never leave you. 17 He is the Holy Spirit,… he lives with you now and some day shall be in you. 18 No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm - I will come to you. The Living Bible
John 16:5 “But now I am going away to the one who sent me; and none of you seems interested in the purpose of my going; none wonders why. 6 Instead you are only filled with sorrow. The Living Bible
John 16:7 But the fact of the matter is that it is best for you that I go away, for if I don’t, the Comforter won’t come. If I do, he will - for I will send him to you. The Living Bible
God is in you to help you
Interaction with the Trinity
· The Father: Prayer & Awe
· The Son: Follow & Obey
· The Holy Spirit: Acknowledge & Yield
Ephesians 4:30 Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted. The Message Bible
1 Corinthians 6:19 Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, New Living Translation-SE
Galatians 5:25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. New Living Translation
How The Holy Spirit Leads…
1. Uneasiness
How The Holy Spirit Leads…
2. Desires
How The Holy Spirit Leads…
3. Promptings
How The Holy Spirit Leads…
4. Inner voice
“Is it God?”
1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. 20 Do not scoff at prophecies, 21 but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. New Living Translation
“Is it God?”
· Bible Confirmation
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. New Living Translation
“Is it God?”
· Inner Confirmation
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds,... Amplified Bible Classic Edition
“Is it God?”
· People Confirmation
Proverbs 11:14 Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances. The Message Bible