TEXT: I John 5:7 - For there are three that bear
record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are
one.
BIBLICAL CHARACTERS:
Disciples of Jesus – They waited for the Holy Spirit before they
started their preaching missions. – Acts 1:8 - But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:
and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
MEMORY VERSE:
Luke 24:49 - And,
behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of
Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Objective: Help the children learn and understand who the Holy
Ghost (Holy Spirit) is
Who is
the Holy Ghost?
1.
The Holy Spirit is the 3rd
person in the God Head
1 John 5:7 - For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one
2.
He is our source of power
Acts
1:8 - But ye shall receive power,
after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me
both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost
part of the earth.
Luke 24:49 - And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but
tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
3.
He is our Comforter and
Teacher
John
14:26 - But the Comforter, which
is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all
things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto
you.
BIBLICAL
TRUTH: Every
Christian needs to be empowered by the Holy Spirit – Luke 24:49
CHALLENGE FACTOR: Are you
baptized with the Holy Spirit?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: I will always seek to be taught and to be empowered by
the Holy Spirit.
ALTER CALL.