In this study, we
consider the place of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives when we become
children of God through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. As always, this is not
presented as a tool that will work by itself, but as a source of encouragement for
each of us to seek God through his word and prayer, asking that we may know our
Heavenly Father better today than we have ever known him before.
This study follows
the pattern of considering the place and importance of each word or phrase, but
with an added focus. For each emphasized section, consider it through these
three observations:
Point: What is the
main point that this word or phrase adds to the message?
Problem: What
problems do you or others experience in relation to this truth?
Provision: What has
God provided to solve our problems in order to experience his truth?
Again, I present
this as something that was helpful to me one particular morning. I will also
present my own “completed” study for your encouragement when I am finished and
post the link in the footnote below.[1]
However, I hope you will first do this on your own to see what stands out to
you. Cut and paste the study into your word-processor and enjoy the prayer
journaling!
13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of
your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,
to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1)
13 In him
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
13 …you also,
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
13 …when you
heard the word of truth,
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
13 …the gospel of
your salvation,
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
13 …and believed
in him,
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
13 …were sealed
with the promised Holy Spirit,
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
14 who is the
guarantee of our inheritance
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
14 …until we
acquire possession of it,
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
14 ….to the
praise of his glory.
Point:
Problem:
Provision:
Application (for yourself, and what you would think
of sharing with others):
1. What stood out
most as something God was speaking to you about through this Scripture?
2. What were you
convicted about as something that God is doing in you through the Holy Spirit’s
ministry of applying his word to your life?
3. What do you
need to do to put into practice what God is saying to you through his word, and
to join him in what he is doing?
© 2016 Monte Vigh ~ Box 517,
Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 ~ in2freedom@gmail.com
Unless otherwise noted,
Scriptures are from the English Standard Version (The Holy Bible, English
Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good
News Publishers.)
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