Matthew 28:16-20
Following the Way of Jesus can’t be done in our own strength or wisdom, so it is really good news to know that Jesus promises to be with us always. The same Jesus we see in the gospels — flesh and blood human; teaching, serving, and suffering; rising in glory — is the same One who comes to be with each and everyone of us by His Spirit. As the church steps out into mission, the Holy Spirit leads us, reminding us that we are adopted, leading us into all truth, filling us with God’s love, and emboldening us for witness. We’re invited to increasingly rely on the empowering presence of God as he sends us to fulfill the Great Commission together.
Discussion:
How does the final promise of v.20 unfold in the book of Acts? What does the Spirit do?
Read John 14-16. What are the roles of the Spirit? Which role do you need more of right now?
Key Practices:
Spend time in prayer together, conversationally, with regularity. Use the Lord’s Prayer format.
Ask the Spirit to do the heavy lifting in your life, community, & mission field (Desire, Rely, Yield)
October 10, 2021 - Steve Hart