Discussion Guide
As we wrap up our discussion on the Holy Spirit, we have learned who the Holy Spirit is, how to experience Him, the unity He creates, and how to receive the Holy Spirit in our lives. In this weekend's message we learned how we can grieve the Holy Spirit, the results it has on our spiritual health, and the prescription to correct it.
What you will need: A Bible or your Bible app, a notebook, pen, and highlighter. The verses highlighted below are linked so that you can easily access them during your study time.
Jump Start
1. What spoke to you the most during this series on the Holy Spirit? How do you respond to being physically sick? Do you notice any similarities in how you respond to being spiritually sick (or grieving the Holy Spirit)?
2. Read Ephesians 4:30. Share a time that you experienced a deep sense of grief over the actions of someone you cared about. How do you relate grieving the Holy Spirit with being spiritually unhealthy?
3. Check your mouth. Read Ephesians 4:29-30, James 3:10. What kind of talk is corrupting? When have you noticed more vulgar talk, gossip, or irreverent use of God's name around you? What kind of talk should come from our mouths?
4. Cleanse your heart. Read Ephesians 4:30-32, Jeremiah 17:9. What are we to do with all these heart issues? Can we trust our hearts?
5. Read Psalm 51:1-2,10, 1 John 1:9, Galatians 5:22-23. What is the solution to our spiritual sickness? How can we have our hearts washed clean? If we allow the Spirit to lead us what kind of fruit will that produce?
Action Step: This week in your quiet time cry out to God, get honest about any sin in your life, let Him dig into the deepest part of your soul. Ask Him to fill you with the fruit of the Spirit.
Deeper
6. Read Psalm 51:1-4. In this scripture what did David ask for? Who did he realize that he had sinned against?
7. Read Psalm 51:6-11. What does God delight in? Who is the only one that can cleanse us?
8. Read Psalm 51:12-17. What does David ask to be restored in his life? In verse 17 what is God looking for?
Father, we thank you that, if we confess our sins completely and come to you with a broken and contrite heart, you will forgive us. You were faithful to David, although he made great mistakes, he repented of his actions and the motives and thoughts behind them. Help us to be likewise humble and broken like David, your servant, a man after your own heart.