Review of Previous Teaching:
•“He who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). •God is the potter, fully committed to the clay.
•The Holy Spirit is present and available in the earth today. •Miracles, signs, and wonders are still active. •The Holy Spirit was released in a specific era, but He is not limited to that er
•“He who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). •God is the potter, fully committed to the clay.
•The Holy Spirit is present and available in the earth today. •Miracles, signs, and wonders are still active. •The Holy Spirit was released in a specific era, but He is not limited to that er
Tuesday Bible Study –10/14
Bishop Carey Conner
HOMEWORK
1.Define Pharisees and Sadducees and describe their beliefs.
2.How many members made up the Sanhedrin Council?
3.Read Acts 4 and explain why Peter was arrested.
4.Write a paragraph on what can be learned from Acts 1–7 and how it applies to your life today.
1.Define Pharisees and Sadducees and describe their beliefs.
2.How many members made up the Sanhedrin Council?
3.Read Acts 4 and explain why Peter was arrested.
4.Write a paragraph on what can be learned from Acts 1–7 and how it applies to your life today.
Scriptures Referenced
Philippians 1:6
Acts 2:4, 2:6–12, 2:14–41, 2:16 Acts 4:32 Acts 7:60
Genesis 11:1–9 1 Corinthians 12:27James 1:26–27 Philippians 4:6–7
Philippians 1:6
Acts 2:4, 2:6–12, 2:14–41, 2:16 Acts 4:32 Acts 7:60
Genesis 11:1–9 1 Corinthians 12:27James 1:26–27 Philippians 4:6–7
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
•The Holy Spirit is the agent within us who leads us into truth.
•He is the administrator of the Kingdom of God.
•He helps us mature spiritually and develop our spiritual gifts.
•Spiritual maturity does not excuse emotional immaturity.
•We are trichotomy beings—spirit, soul, and body.
•One of life’s greatest battles is to remain aligned with yourself.
•Your greatest warfare is internal, not external.
•He is the administrator of the Kingdom of God.
•He helps us mature spiritually and develop our spiritual gifts.
•Spiritual maturity does not excuse emotional immaturity.
•We are trichotomy beings—spirit, soul, and body.
•One of life’s greatest battles is to remain aligned with yourself.
•Your greatest warfare is internal, not external.
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
If you cannot control yourself, you will lack power over the devil.
•There is no weakness or fatigue in the Spirit realm.
•Fasting teaches us self-discipline.
•Many strive to be “super Christians” but fail at being human.
•Spiritual growth requires restraint—not everything that comes to mind should come from your mouth or spirit.
•Learn to yield and develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit.
•There is no weakness or fatigue in the Spirit realm.
•Fasting teaches us self-discipline.
•Many strive to be “super Christians” but fail at being human.
•Spiritual growth requires restraint—not everything that comes to mind should come from your mouth or spirit.
•Learn to yield and develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit.
The Significance of Pentecost
•Pentecost’s importance lies in its timing, not in the event alone.
•Acts 4: The Sanhedrin Council had 71 members, composed of Pharisees and Sadducees.
•Acts 2:4 does not validate the heavenly language of tongues; rather, it reflects dialects understood by all present.
•Acts 4: The Sanhedrin Council had 71 members, composed of Pharisees and Sadducees.
•Acts 2:4 does not validate the heavenly language of tongues; rather, it reflects dialects understood by all present.
The Power of Agreement — Genesis 11 and Acts 2
•Genesis 11:1–9: At Babel, the people united in rebellion, seeking to make a name for themselves.
•God came down to interrupt what would destroy them (v.5–6).
•When God shows up, He interrupts what could derail your journey with Him.
•God confused their language to correct their direction.
•Agreement itself is powerful but must align with God’s will.
•In Babel, confusion was divine protection.
•In Acts, God restored agreement through the Holy Spirit, who brings comprehension and unity.
•God came down to interrupt what would destroy them (v.5–6).
•When God shows up, He interrupts what could derail your journey with Him.
•God confused their language to correct their direction.
•Agreement itself is powerful but must align with God’s will.
•In Babel, confusion was divine protection.
•In Acts, God restored agreement through the Holy Spirit, who brings comprehension and unity.
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Believer
•Acts 2:14–41: Teaches how to posture ourselves as believers.
•The Holy Spirit helps us understand and agree with one another.
•Some draw conclusions too quickly due to ignorance.
•The Holy Spirit’s guidance is simple yet profound—He nudges and directs us.
•Isolation can cause us to miss what God wants to do through fellowship.
•“Find yourself in the body” (1 Corinthians 12:27).
•If separation is necessary, separate from social media—not from the fellowship of believers. Don’t run from—run to.”
•The Holy Spirit helps us understand and agree with one another.
•Some draw conclusions too quickly due to ignorance.
•The Holy Spirit’s guidance is simple yet profound—He nudges and directs us.
•Isolation can cause us to miss what God wants to do through fellowship.
•“Find yourself in the body” (1 Corinthians 12:27).
•If separation is necessary, separate from social media—not from the fellowship of believers. Don’t run from—run to.”
The Power of Agreement — Genesis 11 and Acts 2
•The Holy Spirit never brings chaos or disorder.
•As believers, we must represent God well through our words and actions.
•“Season your words with grace.”
•Do not speak without the peace of the Holy Spirit.
•Undisciplined words can cancel out your prayers.
•You can’t pray for your child and then tear them down with your words.
•Sometimes the place is blessed because you are there—you are the blessing.
•“When people cannot put words to your experience, they’ll define it by what they could reference.”
•As believers, we must represent God well through our words and actions.
•“Season your words with grace.”
•Do not speak without the peace of the Holy Spirit.
•Undisciplined words can cancel out your prayers.
•You can’t pray for your child and then tear them down with your words.
•Sometimes the place is blessed because you are there—you are the blessing.
•“When people cannot put words to your experience, they’ll define it by what they could reference.”
Restoration and Obedience
•In one era, God confused Babel; in the next, He sent the Holy Spirit to bring understanding. •Acts 2:6–12: When people couldn’t explain what they saw, they compared it to what they already knew.
•Peter’s restoration: The same Peter who denied Jesus three times became the one who boldly stood up to preach. •“This is that”—what God spoke through the prophet Joel was fulfilled (Acts 2:16).
•Before manifestation, there is always a spoken word. •God hastens to perform His word. •Obedience aligns us with God’s plan. •Opportunistic obedience—your obedience positions you so God’s plan can find you.
•Wait patiently; don’t allow impatience to create counterfeits. •Counterfeits appear when you lose patience. •Impatience may lead you to pay double for what God intended to give freely.
•Example: Abraham and Sarah’s impatience produced Ishmael. •“Just because you qualify don’t mean you need to get it.” (Philippians 4:6–7)
•When we create a “mess up,” we still have to manage it; God does not remove it. •You will not be forsaken in the waiting season.
•“Lord, help me trust You while I wait.”
•Peter’s restoration: The same Peter who denied Jesus three times became the one who boldly stood up to preach. •“This is that”—what God spoke through the prophet Joel was fulfilled (Acts 2:16).
•Before manifestation, there is always a spoken word. •God hastens to perform His word. •Obedience aligns us with God’s plan. •Opportunistic obedience—your obedience positions you so God’s plan can find you.
•Wait patiently; don’t allow impatience to create counterfeits. •Counterfeits appear when you lose patience. •Impatience may lead you to pay double for what God intended to give freely.
•Example: Abraham and Sarah’s impatience produced Ishmael. •“Just because you qualify don’t mean you need to get it.” (Philippians 4:6–7)
•When we create a “mess up,” we still have to manage it; God does not remove it. •You will not be forsaken in the waiting season.
•“Lord, help me trust You while I wait.”
Key Points / Main Takeaways
1.The Holy Spirit Restores What Was Lost at Babel
•At Babel, human unity apart from God produced confusion; at Pentecost, divine unity through the Holy Spirit restored understanding.
•The same God who once scattered now gathers — He reverses confusion and brings agreement among believers.
2.Spiritual Maturity Requires Emotional Discipline
•True growth is not just about spiritual gifts but about learning restraint, humility, and emotional balance.
•“Not everything that comes to mind should come from your mouth or spirit.”
3.Impatience Can Create Counterfeits
•Like Abraham and Sarah producing Ishmael, impatience can lead us to act outside of God’s timing.
•“Just because you qualify don’t mean you need to get it.” Waiting on God prevents unnecessary struggle.
4.The Power of Agreement Must Align with God’s Will
•Agreement alone isn’t always holy — it must reflect God’s purpose.
•The Holy Spirit brings unity, not chaos, and helps believers understand and walk in truth together.
5.Find Yourself in the Body
•Isolation can hinder spiritual growth; the Holy Spirit moves within fellowship.
•“Find yourself in the body” (1 Corinthians 12:27) — community strengthens faith and keeps believers aligned with God’s plan.
•At Babel, human unity apart from God produced confusion; at Pentecost, divine unity through the Holy Spirit restored understanding.
•The same God who once scattered now gathers — He reverses confusion and brings agreement among believers.
2.Spiritual Maturity Requires Emotional Discipline
•True growth is not just about spiritual gifts but about learning restraint, humility, and emotional balance.
•“Not everything that comes to mind should come from your mouth or spirit.”
3.Impatience Can Create Counterfeits
•Like Abraham and Sarah producing Ishmael, impatience can lead us to act outside of God’s timing.
•“Just because you qualify don’t mean you need to get it.” Waiting on God prevents unnecessary struggle.
4.The Power of Agreement Must Align with God’s Will
•Agreement alone isn’t always holy — it must reflect God’s purpose.
•The Holy Spirit brings unity, not chaos, and helps believers understand and walk in truth together.
5.Find Yourself in the Body
•Isolation can hinder spiritual growth; the Holy Spirit moves within fellowship.
•“Find yourself in the body” (1 Corinthians 12:27) — community strengthens faith and keeps believers aligned with God’s plan.