Two Weeks In the Bible on the Holy Spirit

How do we come to know the Holy Spirit?

Be quiet and listen. “In the craziness of our world, it takes tremendous effort to find a quiet place.

It takes time to quiet your mind and your heart before the Lord,” says Chan. Maybe we need to make a special effort to listen, instead of distracting ourselves with our phones, emails, televisions, video games, to-do lists, etc.

Once we make space for the Spirit and full-heartedly attempt to get to know Him, we’ll be able to draw closer. We are also called to take chances in our lives; “put [ourselves] out there,” in a situation where we need the Spirit’s guidance. We’re only given one life. We can either live the gospel, or we could sit in complacency. “Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the ‘Helper’ or ‘Comforter,’” Chan writes. How do we expect the Spirit to help or comfort us if we aren’t in situations where we need Him?

WEEK ONE

Day 1, Judges 14: The Spirit gives Samson strength

Day 2, 1 Samuel 10: King Saul’s experience

Day 3, Matthew 3:1–4:10: Role in Jesus’ baptism and temptation

Day 4, John 14: Jesus promises the Spirit

Day 5, John 16: The work of the Spirit

Day 6, Acts 2: The Spirit comes at Pentecost

Day 7, Acts 10: The Spirit guides Peter to accept Gentiles

WEEK TWO

Day 8, Romans 8: Christians’ victory in the Spirit

Day 9, 1 Corinthians 2: Wisdom from the Spirit

Day 10, 1 Corinthians 12: Gifts of the Spirit

Day 11, 1 Corinthians 14: Gifts of tongues and prophecy

Day 12, Galatians 5: Life in the Spirit

Day 13, Ephesians 4: Unity and gifts

Day 14, 1 John 4: Signs of the Spirit 

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Two Weeks In the Bible on Seeking after Christ

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What is a Christian? What does it mean to be a Christian? Well the logical place to look would be God’s word. This set of readings takes us through both the Old and New Testaments to give us an appreciation of the price Christ paid and the Grace that we are given. When we think about what God has done for us, we can see that our coming to salvation is not so much a bold move on our part, but rather an inspiring move on God’s part. If you are a believer I hope that these reading will encourage you to look at your salvation with fresh eyes, not taking what God has done for granted. If you are skeptical or considering the claims of Christ, read for yourself and see what you can discover in God’s word.

WEEK ONE

Day 1, Genesis 3: The first sin creates a need

Day 2, Isaiah 52: Salvation prophesied

Day 3, Isaiah 53: The role of the suffering servant

Day 4, Luke 15: Three stories about God’s love

Day 5, John 3: Jesus explains “born again”

Day 6, John 10: The good shepherd

Day 7, Acts 8: Conversions spread outside the Jews

WEEK TWO

Day 8, Acts 26: Paul testifies of his conversion before a king

Day 9, Romans 3: God’s provision for sin

Day 10, Romans 5: Peace with God

Day 11, Galatians 3: Salvation unavailable by obeying the law

Day 12, Ephesians 2: New life in Christ

Day 13, 1 Peter 1: Future rewards of salvation

Day 14, 2 Peter 1: Making your salvation sure