- Read the intro by Spurgeon - list your favorite phrase of sentence(s) out of there and expound on it.
- In the first few pages Moody discusses that the early church has forgotten the miraculous things surrounding Jesus' birth. How long does it take you to forget? Me?..anywhere from 2 days to 1 year.
- Read the sections "Rappings in the Dark" and "Spirits That Peep And Mutter". Discuss what the "great sin" is. What are some ways we commit this sin in our culture?
- What are the main functions of the Holy Spirit that Moody highlights in this chapter?
Most awesome quote ever!!! "The world can get on well without you and me, but the world cannot get on without Christ" Something else that really stood out to me is the concept of being spiritually long and short-sighted at the same time. I think that applies to me sometimes...especially when I'm not hearing the Spirit.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Power - "In and Upon" Ch. 2
OK. I'll just jump right in.
-According to Moody, a Christian cannot have the Holy Spirit upon them for service because their heart is willed with other things. What are they? Can you think of any specific instance of this happening in your life? (You don't have to share this unless you want to.)
-What are the steps to becoming anointed by the Lord for His service? Here's some homework for you - determine in your heart to follow these steps until you have the anointing of the Lord overflowing from your life.
-"The Sword of the Lord and Gideon" What does this statement mean to you?
I am getting so stoked about this book and about the impact it could have on our team! Can't wait to discuss it this meeting.
Btw, if I understood him right last February, Pastor Juan's denomination doesn't teach a second filling or an overflowing of the Spirit but I don't know if I've ever seen someone more anointed by the Spirit...an obvious by-product of seeking God's face and allowing Him to cleanse you of your flesh like Moody mentioned at the beginning of the chapter. Any further thoughts?
-According to Moody, a Christian cannot have the Holy Spirit upon them for service because their heart is willed with other things. What are they? Can you think of any specific instance of this happening in your life? (You don't have to share this unless you want to.)
-What are the steps to becoming anointed by the Lord for His service? Here's some homework for you - determine in your heart to follow these steps until you have the anointing of the Lord overflowing from your life.
-"The Sword of the Lord and Gideon" What does this statement mean to you?
I am getting so stoked about this book and about the impact it could have on our team! Can't wait to discuss it this meeting.
Btw, if I understood him right last February, Pastor Juan's denomination doesn't teach a second filling or an overflowing of the Spirit but I don't know if I've ever seen someone more anointed by the Spirit...an obvious by-product of seeking God's face and allowing Him to cleanse you of your flesh like Moody mentioned at the beginning of the chapter. Any further thoughts?
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Power - It's Source Ch. 1
- Was there anything about the Holy Spirit that you didn't know before that you learned from this chapter? What about anything you disagreed with or made you uncomfortable?
- On page 27 is says, "Human eloquence or persuasiveness of speech are the mere trappings of the dead." What are ways we might fall into this in our own lives or ministries?
- Read Titus 2:2 along with pages 32 and 33. What are some other verses you might have that go with this?
We'll use our discussion on this blog to launch our discussion at the meeting this Sunday. Looking forward to reading everyone's thoughts!
And for your viewing pleasure look at the previous post...
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