Lesson 4 Week 1. To understand that the Holy spirit is a person in Trinity who can empower us to do christian witness.

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1 Lesson 4 Week 1 To understand that the Holy spirit is a person in Trinity who can empower us to do christian witness. 1. From where did you get proper guidance in crisis of life? 2. The Holy spirit helps us to confess and admit our mistakes. Do you believe so? What according to you is the experience of the Holy spirit? John 14:15-26, 16:7-15 Acts. 2:1-4, 2 Tim: 1:6-7

2 Conduct a bible quiz. Your teacher will divide the class into two groups and each group has to prepare five questions on Jn. 14:15-26, 16: Counsellor - One who advices with empathy (advocate) 2. Spirit of Truth - The Holy spirit leads into all truth which inturn makes us free. 3. Righteouness - Right relationship 4. Judgement - The final judgement of God 5. Laying on of hands - It is a symbolic act which signifies the imparting of the Holy spirit and blessings. A. On the basis of reading the Bible portions fill up the blanks. John: 14:15-26/16:7-15 Here we see how the Holy Spirit works in us. 1. Gu... d Cou... sel...or 3. Co... fo...t... r 4. Fe...lo... Tr...vel...o Te...c...e... B. Who is the Holy spirit? What do you know about him? Is he a power? Discuss using following references Holy spirit is one among the Trinity of God. He is not a power but has personhood. He is the spirit of God (Jn 14:16, 15:26, Rom: 9:1, Cor. 3:16) He is the spirit of Jesus. (Jn 10:17, 14:18, 16:7, Rom 8:6-11) * He has intelligence (1 Cor 2:10-11, Rom 8:27) * He has feelings (Eph 4:30)

3 * He has will (1 Cor 12:11) * He is teaching?(jn 16:12-15) * He is guiding (Rom 8:14) * He is testifying (Rom 8:16) C. Discuss the different names of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit is an active participant in the Triune God s activities. Is it true? 1. Counsellor 1 Jn 2:1 2. Guide Rom 8:14., Ps. 143: Advocate Rom 8:26., Ps. 57:1-2, 1 Jn 2:1 4. Helper Rom 8:26 D. Let the discussion continue - How does the Holy spirit work? 1. Creating Gen 1:2 2. Inspiring 2 Pet. 1:21 3. Be-getting Christ Lk 1:35 4. Convincing Jn 16:8 5. Regenerating Jn 3: Accompanying Jn. 14:16 7. Interceding Rom 8: Sanctifying 2 Thess. 2:13 Fullness of the Holy spirit It is not in amount/ measure that we understand the fullness of the spirit like filling a vessel or bottle. It is an experience of growing to perfection with the guidance of the Holy spirit. It implies the full control of the divine spirit in our lives. Anointing by the Holy spirit means dedicating oneself fully to the control of Him

4 Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power and to the ends of the earth" Please note - Students are to bring 'The order of worship' to the class on next Sunday. Birthday or other celebrations (Write your own prayer in light of the lesson)

5 Recitation of Memory verse Read the passage about the Holy Spirit described in Nicene creed in our order of worship. What are the features and the functions of the Holy Spirit according to the passage. Acts 2: On which day did the people get together? What came from the Heaven and filled the whole house? They began to speak in other The people who gathered (foreigners) were astonished because the disciples began to... in their own language. 5. Who stood and spoke to the crowd? Whose prophecy was quoted during the speech? God pours His spirit upon... people 8. Who will be saved? Everyone who calls...

6 1. Can you identify the sacraments in which our church use Holy oil (Mooron)? Holy oil symbolises the gift of the Holy Spirit that is being used in our sacraments 2. Do you know the difference between Holy oil and olive oil (sythe)? By chanting some special prayers our Metropolitan and other Bishops prepare the Holy Oil (Mooron) using olive oil and some fragrant ingredients. Mooron signifies the assurance of the gift of the Holy Spirit. While olive oil is used for healing the sick. 3. What do you know about speaking in tongues? Speaking in toungues is one among the different talents. It is the only direct sign of the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Paul has made this clear while writing to the Corinthian Church (1Cor ; 14:10-19). It anyone speaks in a strange language, he/she needs an interpreter. The main objective was that the audience should understand the teachings. The gift of speaking in tongues be used so, it will result in the total edification of the Church. Paul emphasises that all should be done decently and in order (1 Cor. 14:39). 4. What do know about the gifts of the Holy Spirit? (1Cor. 12: 28-30, Eph. 4:11, Rom. 12:6-8) A spiritual gift is a God given ability for service. Every believer has some gifts but not all gifts (1 Pet. 4:10). Note the list of gifts. They are for the common good of the people. Gifts of the Holy Spirit

7 5. What are the fruit of the Spirit? Gal. 5: Fruit of the Spirit are Some symbols of the Holy Spirit are given below. Discuss the significance of each. 1. Oil - Lk. 4:18, Acts 10:38, 2 Cor. 1:21 2. Water - Jn. 4:14, 4:37-39, 1 Jn. 2:20 3. Wind - Jn. 3:8, Acts 2: Fire - Acts 2:3, Isa. 6:7 5. Dove - Mk 3:16, Lk : 3:22 Jn. 1: Seal - Eph 1:13-14, 4:30, 2 Cor. 1:22 7. Guarantee - Eph 1:14, 2 Cor. 1:22 7. Characteristics of the Holy Spirit. Evaluate the terms. 1. Spirit of the Truth - Jn. 16: Spirit of holiness - Jn. 16:8. Eph. 5:11 3. Spirit of power - Acts 1:8. Acts 3:33 4. Spirit of Love - 2 Tim. 1:7 When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt with regard to * Sin * and righteousness * and judgement (Jn. 16:8)

8 Acts 1:8 Birthday or other celebrations (Write your own prayer in light of the lesson)