This week's Life Group Questions
1. REVIEW
In this study we learned that pursuing a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit requires us to change our attitude and response. We experience more intimacy with God when we see the Holy Spirit as a gift to be treasured and practice repentance. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
2. APPLICATION
A. Christians have different attitudes about the Holy Spirit. Which ones best describe your attitude?
3. GET DEEPER
A. We asked four questions in the study. What is your response to them?
Am I resisting the Holy Spirit and refusing to believe in Jesus?
__Yes __No
Do I treasure the Holy Spirit?
__Yes __No
Am I relying on the Holy Spirit to convict my loved ones of their need for Jesus?
__Yes __No
Am I grieving the Holy Spirit by engaging in sinful practices and refusing to repent?
__Yes __No
B. What is one area in which the Holy Spirit is calling you to repentance?
4. GROUP PRAYER OF REPENTANCE:
Holy Spirit,
a. I repent from not treasuring you and seeking intimacy with you.
b. I repent from resisting you even though you have been convicting me of my sin.
c. I repent from caring more about your gifts rather than about you.
d. I repent from pushing my loved ones to be converted rather than resting on your time to convict them of their sin and bring them to Jesus.
e. Today I ask you to help me grow deeper in my relationship with you. Take me to deeper levels.
In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
f. If you have never asked Jesus to save you, ask him today. Pray:
Holy Spirit, I repent for rejecting you and refusing to believe in Jesus. Today I repent for my sins and I ask Jesus to save me. From now on, I commit to following Jesus as my Lord and Savior, and I welcome you in my life. Take me to deeper levels with you. In Jesus name. Amen.
For further Reference:
Classic Book: Thomas Watson, The Doctrine of Repentance, 1668. https://a.co/d/a7Nb3ZT
Video: Discussion about Sexuality and Repentance: https://youtu.be/BqQX2apec2k
Song: “I Repent” by Steve Green: https://youtu.be/vHGQkka-SnY with lyrics: https://youtu.be/HO5nWZD8Tt0
Hymn: “Breath on Me” by Steve Green: https://youtu.be/S140Ew5PhI8 with lyrics: https://youtu.be/1hTfJn-t7Iw
In this study we learned that pursuing a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit requires us to change our attitude and response. We experience more intimacy with God when we see the Holy Spirit as a gift to be treasured and practice repentance. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
2. APPLICATION
A. Christians have different attitudes about the Holy Spirit. Which ones best describe your attitude?
Obsession: I’ve been focused on seeking the manifestations/gifts of the Spirit rather than on seeking
intimacy with the person of the Holy Spirit.
Apprehension: My fear of becoming one of those “weird Christians,” keeps me from pursuing more
intimacy with the Holy Spirit.
Apathy: I’ve been justifying my sinful behaviors, finding excuses to remain stuck in my spiritual life.
Intimacy: I am hungry for more of God in my life, and I treasure the presence of the Holy Spirit in me.
Repentance: I am quick to confess and repent from any sin the Holy Spirit convicts me about because I
do not want to grieve the Holy Spirit in me.
3. GET DEEPER
A. We asked four questions in the study. What is your response to them?
Am I resisting the Holy Spirit and refusing to believe in Jesus?
__Yes __No
Do I treasure the Holy Spirit?
__Yes __No
Am I relying on the Holy Spirit to convict my loved ones of their need for Jesus?
__Yes __No
Am I grieving the Holy Spirit by engaging in sinful practices and refusing to repent?
__Yes __No
B. What is one area in which the Holy Spirit is calling you to repentance?
4. GROUP PRAYER OF REPENTANCE:
Holy Spirit,
a. I repent from not treasuring you and seeking intimacy with you.
b. I repent from resisting you even though you have been convicting me of my sin.
c. I repent from caring more about your gifts rather than about you.
d. I repent from pushing my loved ones to be converted rather than resting on your time to convict them of their sin and bring them to Jesus.
e. Today I ask you to help me grow deeper in my relationship with you. Take me to deeper levels.
In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
f. If you have never asked Jesus to save you, ask him today. Pray:
Holy Spirit, I repent for rejecting you and refusing to believe in Jesus. Today I repent for my sins and I ask Jesus to save me. From now on, I commit to following Jesus as my Lord and Savior, and I welcome you in my life. Take me to deeper levels with you. In Jesus name. Amen.
For further Reference:
Classic Book: Thomas Watson, The Doctrine of Repentance, 1668. https://a.co/d/a7Nb3ZT
Video: Discussion about Sexuality and Repentance: https://youtu.be/BqQX2apec2k
Song: “I Repent” by Steve Green: https://youtu.be/vHGQkka-SnY with lyrics: https://youtu.be/HO5nWZD8Tt0
Hymn: “Breath on Me” by Steve Green: https://youtu.be/S140Ew5PhI8 with lyrics: https://youtu.be/1hTfJn-t7Iw