Spirituality: “Follow the Way”
April 4 & 7, 2024


4 Practical Pillars of Spirituality:

1. Holiness (Consecration)
2. Solitude
3. Love
4. Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Plus a bonus: Service

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false
and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord
and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Psalm 24:3-5 (ESV)

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Conviction Confession Change

As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us.

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

2 Corinthians 7:9-10 (ESV)

And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.

John 16:8 (ESV)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 (ESV)

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

James 5:16 (ESV)

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Proverbs 28:13 (ESV)

Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.

Acts 3:19 (ESV)

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If you live by convictions, you won’t find yourself constantly convicted

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes!
With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth. In the way of your testimonies
I delight as much as in all riches. I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word..

Psalm 119:9-16 (ESV)

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Questions & Application

These questions can be used for personal study and/or in a Small Group format. We’d love to hear how you are putting them to use, so let us know at smallgroups@manna.church!

1. Read the main Scripture(s) of the sermon. What are your observations?
   

2. What was your biggest takeaway from today’s message?
   

3. What about the sermon inspired, encouraged, or challenged you?
   

4. What insights do you have that you could share with someone else?
   

5. What action steps do you need to take to respond to the message?