The Advantage Wk1

David Rials

May 19, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor's sermon was that the Holy Spirit is our advantage, given to us by Jesus to help, guide, and empower us. He stressed that the Holy Spirit is an integral part of the Triune God and that we, being made in God's image, are also triune beings. Pastor urged us to move beyond our preconceptions and experiences to fully embrace the Holy Spirit, who lives within us and enables us to live a victorious Christian life.

Scripture References

Acts 2, John 16:5-7a, John 14:16-18, Genesis 1:26, Luke 15:31, John 7:37-39, John 4:13-14, 1 Corinthians 3:16, John 16:7, 2 Corinthians 13:14

How does understanding the Holy Spirit as our Advocate change the way we live our daily lives?

In what ways might we be uninformed or misinformed about the Holy Spirit, and how can we seek truth?

Discussion Questions:

Discuss a time when you felt the Holy Spirit guiding or comforting you in a difficult situation.

How can we cultivate a deeper fellowship with the Holy Spirit?

What steps can we take to ensure we are not indifferent to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit?

Summary

Pastor shared a powerful message on the significance of Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit was poured out on God's people. He explained that it's to our advantage that Jesus went away because He sent the Holy Spirit to be our Advocate, who leads us into all truth. Pastor emphasized that the Holy Spirit is not a substitute or imitation but is of the exact same kind as Jesus, saving us from the power of sin. He addressed the reasons we might not experience the Holy Spirit fully, such as being uninformed, misinformed, hesitant, or indifferent, and encouraged us to embrace the help the Holy Spirit offers.