study for the week following 11th Jan 2009
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Study leaders notes 20 minutes!!!
this sentence is not to be read out it is for the leader only.
In our discussion we will think about what empowers us to live the Christian life.
The sentences in blue are supplementary questions which can be used if & as necessary. The statements in red are possible answers that you may wish to draw out in your discussion. Other pointers are in purple.
(5 mins)
A new Christian confides in you that they are finding living out their faith is really tough. They ask what it is that empowers you…
1. How would you respond?
Read Acts 19:1-7
(5 mins)
2i. How do you think Paul might respond to that same new Christian?
2ii. On what do you think the Corinthian Christians were relying to live out their faith?
What is the difference between John’s baptism & being baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus?
2iii. How would you explain who the Holy Spirit is & what he does in the life of the Christian?
2iv. Is it possible / desirable to live as a Christian without being aware of the Holy Spirit?
(5 mins)
3i. How would you respond to Paul’s question in verse 2?
Eph 1:13
3ii. How / in what ways can we cooperate with what God wants to do in and through us by his Holy Spirit?
Make a list of practical steps that you might use to advise a new Christian
(In your discussion see if you can think of some examples
of how our ideas can be applied)
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