RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 13-19 STUDENTS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 25TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 LESSON FOUR (4)

BIBLE TEXT: John 14:16-18

[16]And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

[17]Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

[18]I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 13-19 STUDENTS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 25TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 LESSON FOUR (4)

MEMORY VERSE: John 14:16 “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever”

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Holy Spirit is the second person in Trinity and the power of God.

INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is God. Our God is one divine being, yet He is also three unique individuals. There is God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person in what has been understood as “the Trinity,” a triune God. The Holy Spirit is a personal being. He is not an “it” but is mostly referred to as “He”. He has a mind, emotions, and a will. He also possesses the same traits as God, which is seen throughout the Scripture.

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 13-19 STUDENTS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 25TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 LESSON FOUR (4)

A. WHO IS GOD THE SON?

1. The Holy Spirit is a person with the attributes of a person.

2. He has a will, 1 Corinthians 12:11, He has emotions, Romans 15:30

3. …………………………….Hebrews 9:14

4. He is all-powerful (Omnipotent) Luke 1:35

5. He …………….. (Omnipresent) Psalm 139:7-10

6. He is all knowing (Omniscient) 1 Corinthians 2:10-11;John 16:12-13

7. He was present at creation. Genesis 1:2; Colossians 1:16-17

B. WHAT DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT DO?

1. The Holy Spirit was sent as a helper to believers. John 15:26, 16:7

2. The Holy Spirit is the source of believers’ power. Acts 1:8

3. The Holy Spirit is described as our advocate. John 14:26, John 15:26

4. …………………………… Romans 8:26-27.

5. He reminds us of what He has heard from Jesus. John 16:14.

6. He is the One who gives spiritual gifts to every believer. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11.

7. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins. John 16:8.

8. He guides us away from evil and toward righteousness.John 16:13

9. He brings Scriptures to mind when we need them as our sword. John 14:26; Ephesians 6:17.

10. ………………… John 14:16.

11. He seals us as God’s possessions until the “Day of Redemption'”. 2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 1:13-14.

12. The Holy Spirit was present and active at creation. Genesis 1:2, 1:26.

13. ………………………….. John 16:14.

14. The Holy Spirit knows us thoroughly and knows the depths of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10.

15. The Holy Spirit is saddened by our sinful actions. Ephesians 4:30.

16. The Holy Spirit is truly the Comforter and Counselor whom Jesus promised He would be. John 14:16, 26, 15:26.

C. HOW CAN THE HOLY SPIRIT HELP ME PERSONALLY?

1. The Holy Spirit dwells in you and is your source of strength when your faith feels weak. Ephesians 3:16.

2. He is the One who can help you choose a Godly life when faced with temptations and produce godly character, which is the “Fruit of the Spirit”, Galatians 5:22-23, when faced with trials.

3. The Holy Spirit works alongside God the Father and God the Son to help us follow God.

1. The Holy Spirit as the wind: Genesis 8:1, Acts 2:2.

2. The ………………………………. Acts 2:3-4

3. The Holy Spirit as the Dove. Matthew 3:16-17.

4. The Holy Spirit as Water. John 3:5

5. The Holy Spirit as Oil. Acts 10:38

LIFE APPLICATIÖN:The Holy Spirit resides in every believer. Jesus died and rose again for the forgiveness of our sins, and He is the only way to eternal life to get to Heaven (John 3:16, John 14:6). Those who do not accept the free gift of salvation are not indwelt by the Holy Spirit. If you are curious about accepting God’s gift and inviting Him into your life and heart, you need to surrender your life to Christ.

CONCLUSION: The closer you get to God, the more you will experience His Holy Spirit. How amazing that we have God in us, wherever we are, and will always have a Divine Friend to help us in time of need. The Holy Spirit is a precious gift to every believer and should be treated as we treat God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son, as He is equal with them, but unique in the role He plays in our lives.

INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION

What is God saying in today’s lesson?

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How can I apply this to my life?

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My prayer today is:

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