The Holy Spirit in Acts
Day 21 — Manifestations of The Holy Spirit in the Joyful Believers
Acts 14
In this chapter we see several things the Holy Spirit did in the believers without mention of His name.
1. They spoke in such a manner that a large number of people believed. 14:1
2. They spoke boldly, with reliance on the Lord. 14:3
3. God was testifying to the Word of His grace. 14:3
4. God granted them signs and wonders by their hands 14:3
5. When plans made to harm the believers, they were made aware and fled 14:5,6
6. Paul perceived a lame man had faith to save him and he was healed 14:8-10
7. Paul did not take glory for the miracle, but pointed to God’s mercy 14:11-18
8. Paul stoned and presumed dead, surrounded by brothers, walked off 14:19,20
9. Went to Derbe, preached gospel and made many disciples 14:20,21
10. Strengthened the souls of the disciples 14:22
11. Encouraged the disciples to continue in faith even through trials. 14:22
12. They traveled where the Holy Spirit led 14:24-26
13. The gathered the church to hear what God had done through them 14:27
14. They spent a lot of time with the disciples. 14:28
Observations of the Holy Spirit’s working
1. Speech that leads to belief 8. Raised from dead
2. Bold speech 9. Salvation through gospel
3. Backs up the Word of grace 10. Edification of saints
4. Signs and wonders 11. Imparts perseverance in trials
5. Warning 12. Directs their path
6. Perception of faith 13. Shows church God’s works
7. Healing 14. Investing in the saints
Questions:
1. Which of these actions would you like to see the Holy Spirit do more of in your life?
2. How are these disciples joyful when there seems to be conflict at every turn?
3. John 16:7 It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not
come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
Do you think the disciples are seeing what Jesus was talking about now?
The grief has been changed to joy and new purpose.
Jesus said He would be with them always, to the end of the age.
4. Are there times that you long to be in Jesus’ presence and close to Him?
Does this passage give comfort?
Day 22 Church Culture Wars and the Holy Spirit Acts 15:1-34
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