1. March Theme The Godhead The Work of the Holy Spirit NOW

2. Holy Spirit Then He worked in creation He worked throughout the life of Jesus He worked through miracles He worked through inspiration

3. Holy Spirit Today When we obey the gospel, we receive “the gift of the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:38 But what is that gift? The Holy Spirit in us? Or His gift – salvation? It is NOT miraculous. He IS instrumental in our lives!

4. Holy Spirit Today His work in our Salvation 1 Corinthians 6:11, “And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.”

5. Holy Spirit Today He purifies our souls 1 Peter 1:22, He is instrumental in making us pure in God’s eyes. Titus 3:4-5, saved us – through renewing of the Holy Spirit

6. Holy Spirit Today He intercedes for us Rom. 8:26, in our prayers – He is there helping our requests to be properly heard

7. Holy Spirit Today He convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment John 16:7-11 He bears witness 1 John 5:6, 8

8. Holy Spirit Today He leads us Romans 8:14 He strengthens us Ephesians 3:16

9. Holy Spirit Today He sanctifies us 1 Cor. 6:11

10. Holy Spirit Today He dwells within us Romans 8:9-11, 1 Cor. 6:19- 20, Acts 5:32 How? While He is there, it is NOT: Through feelings or enlightenment Through visions or some small voice Through miracles, etc. His dwelling involves His influence!

11. Holy Spirit Today His influence is related to His Word! Romans 1:16 HE is NOT the word, but the word is His instrument.

12. Holy Spirit Today The Spirit - and - the word 1 John 5:6 “The Spirit is truth” Purifies - 1 Pet. 1:22 (truth) Begotten (born again) – 1 Cor. 4:15 Convicts – cf. Acts 2:37

13. Holy Spirit Today The Spirit - and - the word Bears witness – John 5:39 Leads us – Psa. 119:105 Strengthens us – Col. 2:6-7

14. Holy Spirit Today The Spirit - and - the word Sanctifies us – John 17:17 Dwells in us – Col. 3:16 He dwells in us as the Father ( Jn. 14:23 ), Jesus ( Gal. 2:20, Eph. 3:17, Rom. 8:10 ), the word dwell in us! Influence!

15. Holy Spirit Today The Spirit - and - the word WE need to let Him lead us – Rom. 8:12-14, 1, 5-6 How? Ephesians 6:17 Galatians 5:16-25 - The fruit of the Spirit How to overcome evil, live by the Sprit, the qualities of the fruit of the Spirit are ALL revealed in His word. When we apply the Word of God, the Spirit dwells within us!

16. Is Holy Spirit working in YOUR life?