The Promise Part 2 - Why Do We Need the Holy Spirit?
May 26, 2024
Recap from Part 1:
- This series is Focusing on the ongoing
- There are two Baptisms
a)
b) Baptism in the Holy
Why do we need the Holy Spirit?
- The Holy Spirit is part of the
We are to - Engage with the Holy Spirit and you
1) We need the Holy Spirit to
us into what God has Called us to do.
- When Jesus was baptized in water, the Holy Spirit descended like a dove, confirmed his
“Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And you are witnesses of these things. 49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” —Luke 24:46-49
The Dove represents:
a.
“I was asleep, but dreaming: The one I love was at the door, knocking and saying, “My darling, my very own, my
dove, open the door for me! My head is drenched with evening dew. —Song of Solomon 5:2 CEV
“And hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into ourthrough the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” —Romans 5:5 NRSV
b.
Oh, how I wish I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest!” —Psalm 55:6 NLT
c.
“We all growl like bears, we moan and moan like doves; we look for justice, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far from us.” —Isaiah 59:11 RSV
The Holy Spirit works with us during our challenging times in our prayers and intercession sometimes through “wordless groans.” —Romans 8:26 TNIV
d.
“Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves [have no
-serving agenda]. —Matthew 10:16 AMP
- Gentleness - the quality of being kind, tender, compassionate or mild-mannered.
- Love, peace and gentleness are all fruits of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
2) We need the Holy Spirit to do
works.
- John the Baptist announced that One who was
- The fire signified presence, glory, power and
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” —John 14:12 NLT
- The initial witness was with Jesus present with them to their
And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with
from heaven.” —Luke 24:49 NLT
- Definition of power here Dynamis Greek —Meaning: Energy, power, might, great force, extraordinary ability, and strength.
- Dyna has the meaning of being able and capable. The power for performing miracles.
3) We need the Holy Spirit to go through trials and
.
- We need the fruit of the Spirit to go through trials. Galatians 5:19-23 NLT
- After Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit the enemy tempted Jesus:
a. With the sin of sensuality but Jesus displayed
b. With the sin of Idolatry but Jesus displayed
c. With the sin of Pride but He displayed gentleness and
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. —Romans 5:3-5 NLT
4) We need the Holy Spirit to
, teach and guide us.
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
a. The Holy Spirit
a. A person who
b. A person who
But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a
over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. —1 John 4:4 NLT
a. The Holy Spirit
“But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.” —1 John 2:27 NLT
b. The Holy Spirit
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. [14] He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. —John 16:13-14 NLT
Take-Aways. The Lord is highlighting for you to be continually:
- Filled with the Holy Spirit to do
- Filled with the Holy Spirit to know the person of the Holy Spirit in a deeper way to go through trials and temptations
- Filled with the Holy Spirit to know the person of the Holy Spirit to teach and guide you into truth and be set