2. Bible 101 Dean Biebert, Pastor Shepherd of the Hills Church

3. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Last Time’s Homework: If someone told you that no one can be sure he is going to heaven, how would you answer? (See I John 5:13 and John 20:30-31) Be prepared to discuss your answer.

4. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work

5. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Who is the Holy Spirit? John 15:26-27 Jesus promised that after He disappeared back to heaven He would send the Holy Spirit to spread the truth about Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Triune God. Remember our last lesson?

6. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? Acts 1:4-9 Jesus promised His people that the Holy Spirit would make them effective at telling people about Jesus. God was ready to expose people everywhere to this information. The Holy Spirit would use the apostles to take the lead in reaching out.

7. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? beginning of time world history Abraham God narrows history down at Genesis 12 to Abraham and his family During this time, the Bible talks about people groups other than the Jews only when they cross the Jews’ path. This wasn’t because God wasn’t working with them, or didn’t love them, but because His plan is to show how Jesus came. Scripture is His-story. Jesus New Testament era, up to Jesus’ second arrival after Jesus, God again expands the historical focus to include all people

8. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:1-41 The Holy Spirit did come ten days after Jesus went back to heaven. The Spirit came on the Jewish Pentecost holiday. He brought The ability to explain God’s rescue plan in a simple, clear way to Jerusalem’s people. Courage to speak up about Jesus A supernatural ability to speak in the languages of the listeners so that they could understand about Jesus.

9. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit convinces people to depend on Jesus. This happens as people hear what Jesus has done for them. The Holy Spirit uses God’s Message to get into people’s heads.

10. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work THE HOLY SPIRIT’S MIRACLE WORK HELPS PEOPLE DEPEND ON JESUS.

11. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Ephesians 2:1-3 It’s natural for people to be unresponsive to news about their sin and their Savior. “Why do I need God’s charity?” What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

12. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work 1 Corinthians 12:3 The Holy Spirit alone deserves the credit when I see the light. ? What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

15. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Romans 10:13-17 The Holy Spirit uses our exposure to Jesus’ message to reach us and teach us. (1 Timothy 3:14-16) Bible translation guide What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

16. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work THE HOLY SPIRIT USES WHAT PEOPLE HEAR, READ, OR REMEMBER FROM THE BIBLE TO BRING THEM INTO GOD’S FAMILY OF BELIEVERS.

17. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work The Holy Spirit uses what people hear, read, and remember from the Bible to bring them into God’s family of believers. Note: The Holy Spirit wants to use each member of God’s family of believers to pass on His Message. It’s a real privilege to be a partner in the Family Business!

18. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Ephesians 2:8-10 Once we understand we don’t have to do one thing to get right with God, the Holy Spirit makes us want to do things that say “thanks” to Him. What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

19. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US LIVE PRODUCTIVE, UNSELFISH LIVES FOR GOD.

20. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work 1 Peter 1:23-2:3 The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to get us to work together as a team on the Work of the Lord. What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

21. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work THE HOLY SPIRIT’S SPIRITUAL GROWTH PLAN GIVES US REASON FOR LIVING.

22. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work How do we know when something is really a Holy Spirit product? John 15:26 The Holy Spirit never contradicts His Bible messages. John 16:13-14 The Holy Spirit always keeps the focus on Jesus, not on Himself.

23. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work How do we know when something is really a Holy Spirit product? 1 John 4:1-3 The Holy Spirit insures the Bible’s reliability from misleading teachers. 1 Corinthians 12-14 The Spirit’s gifts broaden the Work of the Lord.

24. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work HOLY SPIRIT PRODUCTS FOCUS ON JESUS AND HELP PEOPLE GROW TO LOVE JESUS AND THE WORK HE GAVE US TO DO.

25. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work How can I get the most out of my Bible time? Studying the Bible is something the Holy Spirit tells us we can’t live without. The Bible opened our eyes to God and His rescue plan for humanity (2 Timothy 3:15). God uses the Bible to train us for the next step to develop into productive partners in the Family Business (2 Timothy 3:16). Here are some basics for personal Bible time. This will upgrade and improve your personal Bible study.

26. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work How can I get the most out of my Bible time? I.Pick something to study. (There are different ways to do this: a whole book, a Psalm, word studies, parables.) II.Read the section through several times. Notice any technical Bible words, repeated words and unique phrases. III. Check the context. A.What clues can the verses before and after the section you are working on give you?

27. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work How can I get the most out of my Bible time? B.Get a feel for the background of the book we’re in. What kind of writing is it? Which human writer did the Holy Spirit use? Are there other Bible sections just like this one? C.What’s the historical situation for people when God put this book into print? IV.Figure out what the passage meant to the original reader. Don’t make up a meaning today that it didn’t have for the original readers. Our Peoples’ Bible commentaries are an incredible resource for helping you sort things out.

28. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work How can I get the most out of my Bible time? V.Determine how the original message applies to you today. A. To my personal life. B. To my relationship with God. C. To my relationship with other people. To me To other people To God

29. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work How can I get the most out of my Bible time? D. What is God telling me He wants me to change in my life? Ask God to help you live up to His standards. E. How does this Bible section relate to Jesus and what He did for me? Is it Law or Gospel, predictions, predictions that have come true, etc.? F. Make the truths you learn from the Bible a prayer to God to help you do better.

30. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work How can I get the most out of my Bible time? G. Don’t be afraid to make notes right in your Bible. They’ll remind you of what you’ve learned. H. Suggested starting points: Luke, Acts, Romans, Genesis, Philippians, Psalms, Proverbs, John, 1 Peter

31. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Homework:Homework: Someone says to you, “Depending on Jesus is just the first step. The second step is doing good for God. You have to do both steps to be right with God. Otherwise, people would depend on Jesus and then go out and live any way they want. You’d be contributing to ugly Christian living!” Read Titus 2:11-14. Put an answer together for your friend. Be ready to discuss your answer next time we get together.