MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-11) RCCG Canaan Land Digging Deep October 18, 2016 MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-11)

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” What do we understand from the text we have read?

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” What do we understand from the text we have read? We give in to satan when we lie, cheat, steal or deceive others It is a terrible thing to lie at all but even worse, to lie before God – you are testing God’s anger and judgment. Every evil conspiracy and secret will eventually be revealed. Judgment of sin will take place in the house of God Sin in the temple of God is especially dangerous because God’s judgment can be instantaneous and fatal. When you lie to the servants of God over your life, you are lying to God and He will expose you.

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? The third Personality in the Godhead – Gen 1:2, Mt 28:19 Presence of God in all believers without discrimination – Jl 2:28-29 Advocate of believers before God Who leads into all truth – Jn 14:16-17 Testifier to the authenticity of Jesus as God – Jn 15:26 Teacher of the Truth of God (progressively, so we can bear it) – Jn 16:12-15 God’s medium of baptism/sign of endorsement – Act 1:4-5

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? (cont’d) Carrier of the power of God – Act 1:8 Revealer of all things – Dan 2:19; Act 5:1-11; Rom 2:4-11 Liberator and Controller of sanctified believers – Rom 8:2, 5, 9, 11, 16 Teacher and Helper in prayer in line with God’s will – Rom 8:26-27 Giver of divine gifts to help the body of Christ (wise counsel, word of knowledge, great faith, gift of healing, miracles, gift of prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues and interpretation of tongues) – 1 Cor 12:4-11

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” What are some characteristics of the Holy Spirit?

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” What are some characteristics of the Holy Spirit? Appears in many forms (thick cloud, mighty wind, fire, dove) – Exod 40:34-35; 2 Chron 5:7, 13; Mt 3:16; Act 2:1-3 He is not limited by location or distance – Num 11:24-29 He is not bound to occupy a place or vessel; if displeased, He will leave – Judg 16:18-19; 1 Sam 4:10-11 His person is recognized even within the enemy’s camp – 1 Sam 6:1-6 Can be offended, with severe consequences – Mt 12:31-32

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” Where else in the Scriptures do we see the Holy Spirit at work?

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” Where else in the Scriptures do we see the Holy Spirit at work? At creation – Gen 1:1-3 God puts Spirit in Moses on 70 elders – Num 11:16-17 Makes Balaam prophesy about Israel – Num 24:1-3 Gives Samson superhuman strength – Judg 14:6, 19; 15:14 Reveals God’s displeasure with Eli to young Samuel – 1 Sam 3:10-14 Transforms shy Saul into a courageous King – 1 Sam 10:5-10 Comes upon David after Samuel anoints him – 1 Sam 17:13 Equips the Apostles with power for ministry – Act 2:1-4

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” Why does the Holy Spirit leave and what happens? Disobedience: God’s people are defeated by insignificant enemies – Josh 7:10-13 Disobedience: A mighty warrior becomes a weakling – Judg 16:17-21 Disobedience: Evil spirits torment the abandoned fellow – 1 Sam 17:14 Sin: Jerusalem destroyed after the Holy Spirit leaves the Temple – Ezek 10, 11

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Act 5:1-11 Act 5:9a:“How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord..” Conclusion: Reverence the Holy Spirit within you and He will empower you to succeed The Holy Spirit was sent to us by the Father after Jesus returned to heaven so that He would help us succeed in our journey on earth and qualify for a return to heaven. If we keep our vessels holy and live in obedience, He will help us. If we live sinful and disobedient lives, He will depart from us. If we abuse or offend His person, we may suffer terrible consequences