1. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
RCCG Canaan Land Digging Deep
January 16, 2018
RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)

2. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
(Acts 5:1-10)
What do we understand from the text we have read?

3. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
What do we understand from the text we have read?
God does not place any lien on our property or possessions
Whatever we choose to give God is of our free will
God hates deception and untruthfulness
Nothing is hidden before God
God will reveal our secrets to those in spiritual authority over us
God is merciful but we risk judgment when we take Him for granted
It is dangerous to join others to practice deception in God’s presence
Don’t package with God; come clean and He will be merciful to you

4. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
Who is the Holy Spirit?

5. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Member of the Godhead before the beginning; He is God – Gen 1:2
He is the revealer of God’s mind – Num 24:1-3; 1 Cor 2:11
He is the Divine Enabler for appointments to lead – Judg 3:9-10
He is the Divine Enabler for mighty deeds – Judg 13:24-25; 14:5-6
He is One Who exalts God’s chosen – 1 Sam 10:9-10
He is the Spirit of all Truth – Jn 14:17
He is the Revealer of the future – Jn 16:13
He is the Comforter, Encourager and Counselor of saints – Jn 16:7
He is the Gift of God to those who believe in Jesus – Act 1:4-5

6. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
What is the relationship of the Holy Spirit with believers?

7. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
What is the relationship of the Holy Spirit with believers?
Presence of God with believers until Jesus returns – Jn 14:15
He lived with us and now lives in us – Jn 14:17
He is our Teacher and He reminds us about God Word – Jn 14:26
He gives us power to be witnesses of Jesus to men – Act 1:8
He enables us to do miraculous works – Act 2:17-18
He gives us wisdom to explain spiritual truths
He is our Comforter when we are afflicted – 2 Cor 1:4
He achieves through us far more than we can imagine – Eph 3:20

8. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
What are the don’ts of the Holy Spirit?

9. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
What are the don’ts of the Holy Spirit?
Your life should not contradict God’s instructions to you – Judg 16:20
You must not blaspheme the Holy Spirit – Mk 3:28-29
You must not willfully disobey God’s commandments or deliberately live in sin – 1 Jn 3:8-9
You must not defile His temple – 1 Cor 6:19-20
You should not lie to those in spiritual authority over you – Act 5:4

10. RELATING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5:1-10)
Act 5:9 “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this?”
Conclusion: Relate properly with the Holy Spirit be greatly blessed. Treat Him with disrespect and suffer the consequences
We must realize as believers that we have a much closer relationship with God than unbelievers. So close in fact the He actually lives within us through His Holy Spirit. What we do with our bodies, lives, tongues, possessions etc. matter very much to Him. If we treat the Holy Spirit with respect, we will be far more powerful than those around us and we will achieve far more than we can imagine. However, if we treat Him with disrespect by living anyhow, we risk severe judgment in this life and in the hereafter. Remember, our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Let’s be careful how we behave.