Saturday, August 6, 2011

Acts 8:14-17: Understanding the Baptism of the Holy Spirit-- Questions for Reflection and Discussion


According to Acts 5:3-4, who is the Holy Spirit? What attributes do the following Scriptures reveal about the Holy Spirit? Genesis 1:2; Psalm 139:7; Job 33:4; Matthew 12:28, 28:19; Acts 28:25; Romans 8:11; Hebrews 3:7-11 and 9:4.

Read Acts 8:14-17. In verse 17 Luke reports, “Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.” What insight does John 4:9 provide as to the significance of Samaritan believers receiving the Holy Spirit?

Compare and contrast Acts 10:44-46 and 19:1-7 with Acts 8:14-17. What evidence in these accounts leads the reader to conclude that it was not Luke’s purpose to show how the normal relationship of the Christian with the Holy Spirit post Pentecost.

How does a someone “receive the Holy Spirit” according to the following Scriptures?

John 7:37-39—

Romans 8:9—

Ephesians 1:13-14—

What is so incredible about the Holy Spirit residing in us? (Colossians1:27)

In your everyday life and witness, how are you displaying confidence (faith) in the Holy Spirit to do His work in and through you?

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