Tag Archives: the Holy Spirit

Knowledge; May 17, 2026


1 Corinthians 2:12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. One thing that’s important to notice is that Paul is … Continue reading

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On-the-Job Training; May 8, 2026


Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Our theme is Training Disciples, but sometimes that is simply recognizing and … Continue reading

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Inquiring and Asking; May 1, 2026


John 16:23 “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” This verse is famous, but in English it’s a bit confusing. The Japanese … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Truth; April 29, 2026


John 15:26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me.” Two things strike me from this verse. The first is that the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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Peace; April 26, 2026


John 14:25-26  “All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” I preached on … Continue reading

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Speaking God’s Words; April 13, 2026


Luke 12:11-12 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” This whole … Continue reading

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Communication; April 10, 2026


Acts 2:8 “Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?” Many years ago I read, in a commentary that had belonged to my father’s father, a note he had written in the margin at … Continue reading

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Witnesses; April 9, 2026


Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse has been ingrained in my memory … Continue reading

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The Gift of the Holy Spirit; March 31, 2026


Luke 11:13 “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” The verses ahead of this … Continue reading

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God our Teacher; February 19, 2026


Jeremiah 31:33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel    after that time,” declares the Lord.“I will put my law in their minds    and write it on their hearts.I will be their God,    and they will be my people.” It … Continue reading

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