The Holy Spirit Pt. 2 “Is He A Person?”

God among us, God with us, God in us, God through us.

John 14:26 MSG

26 The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you. He will remind you of all the things I have told you.

2 Corinthians 13:14 MSG

“The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you.” 

We have a friend in Him.

LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION

Start talking. Come up with a conversation starter for the group.

• Example: Did you ever steal anything, cheat, or get in some serious trouble as a kid? How’d that go?

Start thinking. Create a thoughtful question.

• Example: Do you think shame makes you most vulnerable to perfectionism, criticism of others, or self-defeating thoughts?

• Example: What is something that’s true about Christ and your relationship with Him that defeats your shame-based thinking?

Start sharing. Create questions that create openness.

• Example: What does your shame-based thinking sound like? What can you do to change it?

• Example: Have you ever been shamed by someone or a situation? What was the lie you believed? What is the truth about you?

Start praying. Be bold, and pray with power.

• Ask the group to stop and take time to share prayer requests and pray for one another. 

Start doing. Create a step the group can commit to and live it out this week.

• Example: Fill in the blanks with your new shame-free identity. I am no longer ______. Because of Christ, I am ______.

• Example: When shame-based thinking starts up this week, use the sentences above, and the truth of Scripture, to fight back.