The Holy Spirit is aware of what’s going on in our world. He can see things that we can’t. He knows us. He knows what we need. He partners with us to encourage us. He partners with us to challenge us and even convict us of sin. He partners with us because He knows best on how to use our lives to love and serve others. 

This week on Locker Room, we are continuing a conversation with Scott and Gary on the Holy Spirit. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen first and then jump in with us here.

DISCUSSION GUIDE

Did you watch the Olympics this Summer? What was your favorite sport to watch? If you could participate in any event what would it be?

Read Acts 2:1-4. This empowering of the Holy Spirit gave the apostles the ability to lead the first church. If they needed the Spirit back then we certainly need it today.

Read 2 Corinthians 13:14. When you hear the word “fellowship” what comes to mind?

Gary defines three levels of fellowship with the Spirit: 1. Companionship. 2. Partnership. 3. Intimacy. Which of those three levels is the easiest to understand in your relationship with the Holy Spirit? Which is the most challenging?

Read Galatians 6:25. What’s the bigger struggle for you: lagging behind the Spirit or getting too far ahead of the Spirit? How can you find the right stride to walk in step with the Holy Spirit?

Essentials for walking in the Spirit: Obedience, humility, holiness. Where do you need to grow in those areas

Read Galatians 5:22-23. When you submit your life to the Holy Spirit He will produce this fruit in your life. Where in your life or someone you know have you seen the Holy Spirit bring transformation and produce fruit?

To bear fruit you must understand that it is a process and a struggle, but we must never give up! What part of yourself is the hardest for the Spirit to change? How can you commit to not giving up and letting God transform you?

What else from the podcast spoke to you?

What did God/Holy Spirit speak/prompt/say to you?  What’s God asking you to do?  What does He want to give you?  What does He want you to lay down?

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

• Forgotten God, Francis Chan

• Spirit Rising, Jim Cymbala

• The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life, Charles Stanley

• Sensitivity to the Spirit, R.T. Kendall

• How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit, A.W. Tozer

NEXT STEPS 

• Sign up for Men’s Retreat (October 18-20) at southland.church/men

• Join a Group at southland.church/groups

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