Who Is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the living presence of God, empowering ordinary people to continue the mission of Jesus in the world.
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Short Teaching Thought
In Acts, the Holy Spirit is not presented as a private spiritual add-on.
The Spirit:
Pentecost is the moment God fills ordinary people with his presence so they can become a visible sign of his kingdom in the world.
The church becomes less about a building people attend and more about a people sent.
Discussion Questions
Call to Action
This week, invite the Holy Spirit to make you available for the mission of Jesus.
Ask each day:
Look for one opportunity this week to:
The Spirit is not only given for church gatherings. The Spirit is given so the life of Jesus can overflow into everyday life.
The Holy Spirit is the living presence of God, empowering ordinary people to continue the mission of Jesus in the world.
Read
- Acts 1:4–8
- Acts 2:1–12
- Acts 2:42–47
Short Teaching Thought
In Acts, the Holy Spirit is not presented as a private spiritual add-on.
The Spirit:
- empowers witness
- forms community
- creates courage
- breaks down barriers
- reveals Jesus as Lord
- launches the church into mission
Pentecost is the moment God fills ordinary people with his presence so they can become a visible sign of his kingdom in the world.
The church becomes less about a building people attend and more about a people sent.
Discussion Questions
- What stands out to you most about the Holy Spirit in Acts 1–2?
- Why do you think Jesus told the disciples to wait for the Spirit before going on mission?
- What kind of “power” does the Spirit seem to give?
- How does the Spirit shape the way this new community lives together in Acts 2?
- What might it look like for you to live more intentionally as someone empowered by the Spirit this week?
Call to Action
This week, invite the Holy Spirit to make you available for the mission of Jesus.
Ask each day:
- Who can I encourage?
- Where can I bring peace?
- How can I make Jesus visible in my world?
Look for one opportunity this week to:
- pray with someone
- show radical generosity
- share your story
- serve someone quietly
- step courageously into a conversation you would normally avoid
The Spirit is not only given for church gatherings. The Spirit is given so the life of Jesus can overflow into everyday life.