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What Does the Holy Spirit Actually Do?

The Spirit's ministry in the Old Testament was temporary and selective — empowering judges, prophets, and kings for specific tasks. But after Pentecost, the Spirit was poured out on all believers, permanently indwelling every Christian. He regenerates, seals, sanctifies, and empowers us for holy living and ministry.

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Curriculum by Dr. Andrew T. Burggraff · Shepherds Press

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Grow in the Word.

Scripture focus

Read these passages slowly.

Acts 2:1-4 ↗Titus 3:5 ↗Ephesians 1:13-14 ↗Romans 8:9 ↗

Put it into practice

Let the Word shape your life.

  1. What does the Holy Spirit do for every person who believes in Christ?
  2. What does it mean that the Holy Spirit lives permanently within every believer?
  3. Where are you relying only on your own strength instead of asking the Spirit for help?
  4. What act of obedience or service do you need the Holy Spirit to help you carry out?

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Lesson 14 follow-along handout

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