God the Holy Spirit, Mentor's Guide, MG14

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G O D T H E H O L Y S P I R I T

If you are interested in reading more regarding the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of the Church and the individual believer, you might want to give these books a try: Fee, Gordon. Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God . Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996. Graham, Billy. The Holy Spirit: Activating God’s Power in Your Life . Dallas, TX: Word Publishing, 1997. Green, Michael. I Believe in the Holy Spirit . Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1975. Seeking to relate these truths to your own ministry through your church represents the core of this teaching. How God might want you to change or alter your ministry approach based on these truths is largely dependent on your ability to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you about where you are, where your pastoral leadership is, where the members of your church are, and what specifically God is calling you to do right now, if anything, about these truths. Plan to spend good time this week meditating on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. As you consider your ministry project for this module, you can possibly use it to connect to these truths in a practical way. Seek the face of God for insight, and come back next week ready to share your insights with the other learners in your class. Perhaps there are some specific needs or questions which the Holy Spirit has surfaced through your study and discussion of this material on the Holy Spirit. Do not hesitate to find a partner in prayer who can share the burden and lift up your requests to God. Of course, your instructor is extremely open to walking with you on this, and your church leaders, especially your pastor, may be specially equipped to help you answer any difficult questions arising from your reflection on this study. Be open to God and allow him to lead you as he determines.

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