Seek Him Early

Seek Him Early

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Seek Him Early episodes

  • Ep103 – The Problem of Solitude (1) – Jn. 14:16
    Using the five NT occurrences of the Greek noun paraklētos, (Jn. 14:16; 14:26; 15:26; 16:7–8; and 1 John 2:1), God gives us provisions for the five basic difficulties in the Christian life. This is the first: God has made provision for our loneliness.
    Scriptures for Study: What does God promise in the following verses: Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Psalm 37:25, 28; Isaiah 41:10, 17?
    5 min
  • Ep102 – The Provisions of the Comforter (2) – Jn. 14:16
    Through all the problems and difficulties of life, God has given us a provision—His indwelling Presence. Using the five NT occurrences of the Greek noun paraklētos, all of which appear only in the writings of the Apostle John (Jn. 14:16; 14:26; 15:26; 16:7–8; and 1 John 2:1), God gives us provisions for the five basic difficulties in the Christian life. This will encompass 18 studies to come.
    Scriptures for Study: To prepare further for the 18 studies that follow, read the five occurrences of paraklētos once again. Can you recognize the greatest problem in your own Christian life and which occurrence of paraklētos addresses it?
     
    6 min
  • Ep101 – The Provisions of the Comforter (1) – Jn. 14:16
    Through all the problems and difficulties of life, God has given us a provision—His indwelling Presence. Using the five NT occurrences of the Greek noun paraklētos, all of which appear only in the writings of the Apostle John (Jn. 14:16; 14:26; 15:26; 16:7–8; and 1 John 2:1), God gives us provisions for the five basic difficulties in the Christian life. This will encompass 18 studies to come.
    Scriptures for Study: In preparation for our studies, read the five occurrences of paraklētos and record your reflections.
     
    6 min
  • Ep100 – The Infilling of the Holy Spirit (3) – Eph. 5:18
    The Christian life contains no “formulas.” We cannot mix “a little of this” with “a little of that,” throw in “a pinch of something else,” and then stir it around and magically get results, whether it be prosperity, revival, or even Spirit-filling. Since God has commanded this filling, however, He has given us four commands (all through Paul) concerning our relationship to the Holy Spirit.
    Scriptures for Study: Write down your reflections on this three-part study of Holy Spirit filling.
    6 min
  • Ep099 – The Infilling of the Holy Spirit (2) – Eph. 5:18
    Few doctrines have been as misunderstood and misinterpreted as has the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Our text, however, is very specific in telling us precisely what this infilling is. Critically important to the understanding of spirit-filling is the construction of the verb behind the words be filled in our text.
    Scriptures for Study: According to John 14:26 and 16:13–15, what is another purpose of Spirit-filling?
    6 min
  • Ep098 – The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit (1) – Eph. 5:18
    Few doctrines have been as misunderstood and misinterpreted as has the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Our text, however, is very specific in telling us precisely what this infilling is.
    Scriptures for Study: Read Acts 6:1–6. What did God demand of the men chosen to serve? (Many believe this incident is the origin of the office of “deacon” [cf. 1 Tim. 3:8–13]).
    7 min
  • Ep097 – The Holy Spirit Has Purpose – Jn. 14:16
    We could examine many functions, offices, and duties of the Holy Spirit, but we briefly consider three basic categories here, which will help prepare us for the studies that follow.
    Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses teach us about the indwelling Holy Spirit: 1 John 3:24; 4:13–16? Also, what does Paul go on to tell us in Romans 8:9–17?
    6 min
  • Ep096 – The Holy Spirit Has Power – Jn. 14:16
    While the Holy Spirit must be recognized as a person, He must also be acknowledged as God, the third member of the Godhead. There are several evidences of this truth.
    Scriptures for Study: Read the following passages, noting how all three members of the Godhead are present: Matthew 3:16–17; John 14:15–17; Romans 8:9, 14–17; 1 John 5:7–8.
    6 min
  • Ep095 – The Holy Spirit is a Person – Jn. 14:16
    Many throughout history have denied that the Holy Spirit is actually a person. But there are, indeed, several blessed proofs of the Holy Spirit’s personality. These proofs fall into three major categories.
    Scriptures for Study: Read the following verses in the Gospel of John: 14:16–17, 26; 15:26; 16:7–8, 13–14. How many times does the personal pronoun “He” appear in reference to the Holy Spirit?
    6 min
  • Ep094 – The Personal Presence of the Godhead – Jn. 14:16
    While some good books have been written on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, there seems to be a lack of solidly biblical studies on the personal application of such doctrine. In short, we will concentrate our thoughts on the practical ministry of the Holy Spirit to the believer.
    Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about the Holy Spirit: Job 33:4; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Galatians 5:22–23; 2 Peter 1:20–21?
    7 min

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Welcome to the "Seek Him Early" podcast, featuring "Daily Devotional Studies on Knowing, Loving, and Serving Our Lord Jesus Christ." Each weekly program is from the book of that same title. Your host is Dr. J. D. Watson, author of the book, pastor of Grace Bible Church in Meeker, Colorado, and director of Sola Scriptura Publications.

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