HOLY Spirit

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

  • Wisdom: Ability to seek God first in all things and view life from His perspective.

  • Understanding: Enlightenment to grasp God's truth.

  • Counsel: Guidance for making good decisions that please God.

  • Fortitude: Courage and strength to overcome obstacles in following Jesus.

  • Knowledge: Understanding of God and self.

  • Piety: Enjoyment of God and serving Him.

  • Fear of the Lord: Reverence and respect towards God.

The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit

  • Kindness

  • Generosity

  • Joy

  • Modesty

  • Patience

  • Peace

  • Charity

  • Chastity

  • Self-Control

  • Goodness

  • Faithfulness

  • Gentleness

Symbols of the Holy Spirit

  • Dove

  • Hand

  • Anointing

  • Cloud

  • Seal

  • Fire

  • Water

  • Wind

Nature of the Holy Spirit

  • The Holy Spirit is the love sent by Jesus, central to our relationship with God.

  • Facilitates salvation made possible by Christ.

  • Expresses God's power, love, and life to humankind.

Works of the Holy Spirit

  • Frees from sin and brings repentance and faith, leading to fullness of life.

  • Acts as the Counselor, reminding of Jesus' love.

  • Provides peace amid struggles.

  • Inspires unity, worship, and service in the church community.

  • Guides in understanding Biblical truths and intercedes in prayer.

  • Empowers evangelism and distributes spiritual gifts.

  • Guides the Church in leadership decisions.

Getting to Know the Early Church

  1. Fellowship: Early Christians met to pray and encourage each other amidst persecution.

  2. Teachings: Apostles taught the message of Jesus to believers.

  3. Breaking of the Bread: Communion with Jesus and one another for spiritual nourishment.

  4. Sharing: Communal lifestyle, ensuring no one was in need.

Peter: The Rock of the Church

  • Peter's passionate love for Jesus and impulsive nature.

  • Faced challenges to his faith, including denial of Jesus.

  • Chosen as the foundational rock for the Church, illustrating Jesus' love and confidence in him regardless of imperfections.

CLF Quiz (Identification)

  1. Fire - Symbol

  2. Modesty - Fruit

  3. Knowledge - Gift

  4. Piety - Gift

  5. Anointing/Oil - Symbol

  6. Kindness - Fruit

  7. Air/Wind - Symbol

  8. Fear of the Lord - Gift

  9. Chastity - Fruit

  10. Self-Control - Fruit

Answers to CLF Quiz (March 19, 2024)

  1. C

  2. A

  3. G

  4. D

  5. E

  6. F

  7. B