Never Alone

Feb 28, 2021    Pastor Doug Thuen

Believe / Never Alone
February 28, 2021
John 16:5-15
Study Questions


1. According to Jesus, what benefit was there in His leaving the disciples (referencing His return to heaven)? (verse 7)

2. What role does the Holy Spirit have in this world? (See v.5-11.) Describe the three specific ways the Holy Spirit carries out His role.

3. What role does the Holy Spirit have in the life of Jesus’ followers? (See v.12-13.)

4. What role does the Holy Spirit have in relationship to the Son? (See v.14-15.)

5. Have you experienced the conviction of the Holy Spirit in your life? Did this happen before you were a Christian, after becoming a Christian, or both?

6. How has the Holy Spirit helped you in your Christian life? How has He guided your steps? In what ways has He helped you glorify Jesus?

7. Read Ephesians 1:13-14. When does a person receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? And, for how long?

8. According to Ephesians 4:30, we can ‘grieve’ the Holy Spirit. Similarly to Robert Munger’s book “My Heart, Christ’s Home”, identify the ways that you have grieved the Holy Spirit in the following ‘rooms’ of your heart. Then, describe how you will allow the Holy Spirit to abide in the following ‘rooms’ of your heart:

a. Dining Room – Appetite of the heart…
b. Living Room – Companionship of the heart…
c. Rec. Room – Entertainment of the heart…
d. Study – Intimacy of the heart…
e. Closet – Secrets of the heart…