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"We were created for relationship with God—not just to believe in Him, but to walk with Him daily. Now that we’re in Christ, the Holy Spirit lives in us to make that relationship real and growing. He teaches us, leads us, and shapes our hearts to be more like Jesus.
"We were created for relationship with God—not just to believe in Him, but to walk with Him daily. Now that we’re in Christ, the Holy Spirit lives in us to make that relationship real and growing. He teaches us, leads us, and shapes our hearts to be more like Jesus.
Mark 3:14 Let us remember the preparation for BEING SENT to live out His mission in the world, springs from BEING WITH Him.
Mark 3:14 Let us remember the preparation for BEING SENT to live out His mission in the world, springs from BEING WITH Him.
NOTE: If you’re still exploring faith in Jesus, check out Discovering Jesus or if you are a new follower of Jesus, go to First Steps .
NOTE: If you’re still exploring faith in Jesus, check out Discovering Jesus or if you are a new follower of Jesus, go to First Steps .
INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Choose one section per week from the list below.
At the end of each section is a link to 3 Questions and 2 Next Steps.
- Created For Relationship
John 1:12-13 When we receive Jesus, we are born again—made new as sons and daughters of God. Christianity isn’t about following a list of rules; it’s about entering into a relationship with Him. Everything we do, including our obedience, flows from a heart of love in response to His love for us.
John 1:12-13 When we receive Jesus, we are born again—made new as sons and daughters of God. Christianity isn’t about following a list of rules; it’s about entering into a relationship with Him. Everything we do, including our obedience, flows from a heart of love in response to His love for us.
2. Our Ongoing Relationship with God Through the Holy Spirit
2. Our Ongoing Relationship with God Through the Holy Spirit
What do these verses teach us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
Rom 8:14-16
John 14:16-17
John 14:26
John 16:13
Acts 1:8 - More about the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
1 Cor 12:4-11
2 Cor 3:12-18
Gal 5:16-26
3 Questions and 2 Next Steps
What do these verses teach us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
Rom 8:14-16
John 14:16-17
John 14:26
John 16:13
Acts 1:8 - More about the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
1 Cor 12:4-11
2 Cor 3:12-18
Gal 5:16-26
3 Questions and 2 Next Steps
3. Hearing God's Voice
3. Hearing God's Voice
As children of God, we will learn to discern His voice. John 10:27 Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice." Here are some examples of the many ways God uses to communicate with us.
As children of God, we will learn to discern His voice. John 10:27 Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice." Here are some examples of the many ways God uses to communicate with us.
4. Reading the Bible with God
4. Reading the Bible with God
Reading the Bible is not just an intellectual activity —it’s a spiritual encounter. 2 Tim 3:16-17 Since Scripture is inspired by God, the Holy Spirit, its Author, speaks to us as we read, guiding us into truth and helping us grow in understanding.
Set your Heart to STUDY, DO and TEACH the Word of God
Ezra 7:10
Reading the Bible is not just an intellectual activity —it’s a spiritual encounter. 2 Tim 3:16-17 Since Scripture is inspired by God, the Holy Spirit, its Author, speaks to us as we read, guiding us into truth and helping us grow in understanding.
Set your Heart to STUDY, DO and TEACH the Word of God
Ezra 7:10
Realize that God is the teacher
Realize that God is the teacher
A simple method for study
A simple method for study
OPEN THE SCRIPTURES - Take your time to read a portion of scripture, and make note of one or two things that seem to stand out, or are meaningful to you.
Luk 24:27
OPEN THE SCRIPTURES - Take your time to read a portion of scripture, and make note of one or two things that seem to stand out, or are meaningful to you.
Luk 24:27
OPEN MY EYES - As you read, take a little time to consider what the LORD may be trying to say to you in those portions of scripture.
Ps 119:18
OPEN MY EYES - As you read, take a little time to consider what the LORD may be trying to say to you in those portions of scripture.
Ps 119:18
OPEN MY HEART - Is there something in these verses that you can apply to your life today? Ask for the LORD’s help to live out the truths you have learned.
Psa 143:10
Jas 1:22-23
OPEN MY HEART - Is there something in these verses that you can apply to your life today? Ask for the LORD’s help to live out the truths you have learned.
Psa 143:10
Jas 1:22-23
OPEN MY MOUTH - Ask the LORD who is the person with whom you are to share what you have learned
2 Tim 2:2
OPEN MY MOUTH - Ask the LORD who is the person with whom you are to share what you have learned
2 Tim 2:2
Another simple way to remember this is to use the S.O.A.P.S. method
Another simple way to remember this is to use the S.O.A.P.S. method
Scripture: Spend time reading a portion of Scripture
Observation: What is interesting? What does it say about God? What does it say about people?
Application: How can I apply any of these scriptures to my life
Prayer: Ask the Lord for help in walking out your obedience
Sharing: Find someone with whom you can share what you’ve learned / applied
Scripture: Spend time reading a portion of Scripture
Observation: What is interesting? What does it say about God? What does it say about people?
Application: How can I apply any of these scriptures to my life
Prayer: Ask the Lord for help in walking out your obedience
Sharing: Find someone with whom you can share what you’ve learned / applied
5. Talking with God (Prayer)
5. Talking with God (Prayer)
Prayer includes times of talking and times of listening to the LORD
Jer 33:3 - "Call to me and I will answer you"
Joh 10:27 - "My sheep hear my voice"
Psa 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God"
Prayer includes times of talking and times of listening to the LORD
Jer 33:3 - "Call to me and I will answer you"
Joh 10:27 - "My sheep hear my voice"
Psa 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God"
6. Forgiveness and the Heart
6. Forgiveness and the Heart
7. Baptism and New Life
7. Baptism and New Life
8. Identity in Christ
8. Identity in Christ
9. Repentance, Freedom & Healing
9. Repentance, Freedom & Healing
11. Serving & Giving
11. Serving & Giving
12. Spiritual Warfare
12. Spiritual Warfare
13. Sharing the Gospel
13. Sharing the Gospel
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