1. Lesson 9
1St Quarter
2017
The
Holy Spirit
and the
Church

2. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Memory Texts
Ephesians 4:3, 4, 5 
Endeavouring to keep the unity
of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 
There is one body and one Spirit, even as you are called in one
hope of your calling, one Lord,
one faith, one baptism.
Writes Paul.

3. Sunday
Ephesians 2:18, 20-22
For through Him (Jesus Christ)
we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.  And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone; 
In whom all the building fitly framed together grows into a holy temple in the Lord: 
In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of
God through the Spirit. 

4. 1 Corinthians 12:13 
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 
Monday
Romans 6:3,4 
Do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

5. John 8:31, 32  Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 
Acts 17:11  These [Berea] were more noble
than those in Thessalonica, in that they
received the word with all readiness of mind,
and searched the scriptures daily, whether
those things were so. 
Tuesday

6. John 5:39  Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 
John 5:46, 47  For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? 
John 17:17, 18  Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 

7. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:3-6
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 
There is one body
and one spirit,
just as you were called
in one hope of your calling; 
one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father
of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 
Wednesday

8. Acts 2:1-4
‘And in the fulfilling of the day of Pentecost, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly a sound came out of the heaven as borne along by the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 
And tongues as of fire appeared to them, being distributed; and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled of the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 
Thursday
Act 2:17  And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh:

9. Act 2:42-47
‘And they were continuing steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine, and in fellowship… And fear came on every soul. And many wonders and miracles took place through the apostles. 
And all who believed were together and had all things common. And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need. 
And continuing with one accord in the temple, and… they shared food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 
praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

10. The Holy Spirit will create unity.” Letter 25b, 1892.
Friday
‘’His (God’s) transforming grace upon human hearts will lead to unity that has not yet been realized, for all who are assimilated to Christ will be in harmony with one another.
The Holy Spirit will create unity.” Letter 25b, 1892.
3Selected Messages p20.