GROUP DISCUSSION
1. Open with prayer. (2-5 min)
2. Share your story ... What is mysterious to you about the Holy Spirit? (7-10 min)
3. Discuss these questions with your group. (20-45 min)
4. Read Ephesians 5:15-21, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Looking back at your notes from this week’s message, was there anything you heard for the first time, stuck with you, challenged or confused you?
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. (I Thessalonians 5:16-22)
How do we know when we're quenching the Spirit?
How do those feelings contrast with being fully connected with the Holy Spirit?
Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophesy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. (1 Tim 4:14). And then, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6)
If you know, what is your spiritual gift? How are you using it? How would you like to use it?
Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart. (Ephesians 5:18–19)
At what point in the service do you feel closest to God? During the welcome? Or the music? Or the sermon? Or communion? Or during the benediction?
How do you express your worship at this particular moment in the service?
PLAN OF ACTION
Find a way to "fan into flame" the spiritual gifts God has given to you. If you are not sure about the Holy Spirit, or the gifts He provides for believers, Text the word NEXT to 720-513-1933 and someone will get back to you with ideas on your next, best step.
What is the one important thing you will take away from this weekend’s message or our community group discussion? Is there any challenge, difficulty or praise that you would like to share with the group for prayer?
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