Fri. 14/3/2014
Quarter’s Theme: THE HOLY SPIRIT
Unit 1 Theme: Experiential Encounter With The Holy Spirit (Lessons 1-3)
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16/3/2014 LESSON 3
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 70, 80
Devotional Reading: JOHN 7:37-38
Topic For Adults
THE PROMISE IS FOR YOU
Topic For Youths
THE PROMISE IS FOR YOU
Scripture Lesson
ACTS 2:1-4, 38-39; 8:17;
JOHN 7:37-39
Memory verse: Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:3-4) NKJV
DAILY BIBLE READING
The Ephesian Believers Receive The Holy Spirit
Acts 19:1-7
As Paul was going from one place to the other preaching the gospel, he came to Ephesus and met about 12 believers. He did not ask them whether they have eaten or not or whether they were at the prayer meeting a day before but if they had received the Holy Spirit. Why this question? This is because Paul knew that a believer without the Holy Spirit is a carnal Christian and will always do thing mechanically without the help of the Holy Spirit. Surprisingly, the people have not heard about the Holy Spirit. Paul laid hands on them after explaining who the Holy Spirit was and they received the Holy Spirit and spoke with tongues and prophesied. Like Paul, Jesus is asking you this morning “have you received the Holy Spirit?” Answer Jesus genuinely this morning.
Point of Emphasis: Your spiritual experience is not complete without the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Point: Holy Spirit, fill me with Your overflowing power and anointing.
French
VENDREDI 14/03/2014
LES CROYANTS EPHESIENS RECOIVENT LE SAINT-ESPRIT.
ACTES 19:1-7
Comme Paul allait d’un lieu à un autre prêchant l’Evangile, il parvint à Ephese où il rencontra environ douze croyants. Ils ne leur a pas demandé s’ils avaient mangé ou non ou s’ils avaient pris part à la réunion de prière le jour d’avant mais plutôt s’ils avaient reçu le Saint-Esprit. Pourquoi cette question ? C’est parce que Paul savait qu’un croyant dénué du Saint-Esprit est un chrétien charnel et fera les choses toujours de façon mécanique sans l’aide du Saint-Esprit. De façon surprenante, ces gens n’avaient rien appris au sujet du Saint-Esprit. Paul leur imposa les mains après avoir expliqué qui le Saint-Esprit était, et ils le (Saint-Esprit) reçurent, parlèrent en langues et prophétisèrent. A l’instar de Paul, Jésus te demande ce matin : « as-tu reçu le Saint-Esprit ?» Réponds-lui sincèrement ce matin.
Point essentiel : Ton expérience spirituelle n’est pas complète sans le Saint-Esprit.
Axe de prière : Saint-Esprit, remplis-moi de ton onction et de ta puissance débordante.