The document explores the nature and characteristics of the Holy Spirit, describing Him through various biblical symbols such as wind and a bird. It emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is a person, closely associated with Jesus and God, serving as a guide and helper for believers. Additionally, it discusses the gifts and power the Holy Spirit provides to followers and reaffirms His ongoing presence and ability to transform lives today.

1. Who Is
The Holy
Spirit?
Bible readings:
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2. How do you
describe Him?
• There are many pictures of
Jesus but no one really
knows what He looked like.
• The Bible uses many
symbolic pictures to
describe what the Holy
Spirit is like.
• He’s like the wind - you can
not see the wind but you
can see the effect of the
wind and you can feel the
wind.
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3. How do you describe
The Holy Spirit?
• He is like a bird in flight:
• "The Spirit of God was
hovering over over the
waters." (Genesis 1:2)
• The activity and
presence of the Spirit
is like a hovering
mother bird powerful
and gentle, bringing
new life into being.
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4. How do you describe
The Holy Spirit?
• “And when Jesus was
baptised, immediately He
went up from the water, and
behold, the heavens were
opened to Him, and He saw
the Spirit of God descending
like a dove and coming to
rest on Him;” (Matthew
3:16, ESV)
• Jesus saw the Spirit suddenly
fall upon Him like a bird
swooping down from the
sky.
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5. Is the Holy Spirit a
Person or a Power?
• The Bible makes a clear
difference between the spirit
of life from God that gives
life to all living things and
the Holy Spirit.
• The Holy Spirit is a person
closely related to Jesus and
God the Father.
• “Unless I go away, the Friend
will not come to help you.
But if I go, I will send Him to
you.” (John 16:5–7, NIrV)
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6. Is the Holy Spirit a
Person or a Power?
• Jesus calls the Holy Spirit
• The Friend
• The Helper
• Our Guide
• Our Counsellor
• “But when the Spirit of Truth
comes, He will guide you into all
truth. He will not speak on His
own. He will speak only what He
hears.And He will tell you what is
still going to happen.”
(John 16:13, NIrV)
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7. The Gifts of the
Holy Spirit
• The Holy Spirit can bring us
the power to do things that
only God can do.
• “You will receive power
when the Holy Spirit comes
on you.Then you will be My
witnesses in Jerusalem.You
will be My witnesses in all
Judea and Samaria.And you
will be My witnesses from
one end of the earth to the
other.”” (Acts 1:8, NIrV)
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8. The Gifts of the
Holy Spirit
“Suddenly a sound came from
heaven. It was like a strong wind
blowing. It filled the whole house
where they were sitting.They saw
something that looked like tongues
of fire.The flames separated and
settled on each of them.All of
them were filled with the Holy
Spirit.They began to speak in
languages they had not known
before.The Spirit gave them the
ability to do this.”
(Acts 2:2–4, NIrV)
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9. The Gifts of the
Holy Spirit
• After Pentecost the disciples
were able to do many of the
amazing things Jesus had
done.
• They laid hands on those
who were sick and they
were healed.
• They set people free from
evils spirits.
• When they laid hands on
other believers they too
received the Holy Spirit.
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10. Is it possible to experience the presence
and power of Holy Spirit today?
• Ask someone who has
experienced the Presence
and Power of the Holy
Spirit .
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A Letter of introduction from the Holy Spirit to you.
I am a Person. (John 14:17)
I am the Presence of God on earth. (Genesis 1:2)
I am not confined and you cannot put Me in a box.
(John 3:8)
I celebrate your victories with you. (Luke 10:21)
I am not afraid to see and share your pain, for I am
your Comforter. (John 16:7)
I bring new life. (John 3:6)
I give life to the dead. (Romans 8:11)
I will be found by those who seek Me. (Luke 11:13)
I am not afraid or discouraged by your weaknesses.
(Romans 8:26)
I open doors you never knew were there. (Revelation 3:8)
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A Letter of introduction from the Holy Spirit to you.
I guide you even when you ignore Me but when you
do ignore Me, we both miss the miracles and love
planned for you and others.
(John 14:13, Ephesians 4:30)
I will always listen and never condemn you.
(John 14:26)
I will always be with you. (John 14:16)
I never leave anything unfinished. (Philippians 1:6)
I will lead you into Truth and Love.
(Romans 5:5, John 16:13)
Your heart is my mission. (Titus 3:5-7)
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