50!: ...Lessons on the Holy Spirit

By Matt Friedeman

In Leviticus, God ordained Pentecost as a harvest festival. Many years later, after the resurrection of Jesus, God would use that date to birth the Church with the power of the Holy Spirit. Many local churches do little to celebrate the birthday of the Church. But should we not commemorate the day by remembering how the Holy Spirit filled the believers, how 3,000 were baptized and how the Church began to march across the Roman Empire and beyond in earnest after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus? Might the Lord also want us to get ready for deeper life in Him and a harvest of souls in our own local churches? This devotional and discussion guide attempts to aid in that preparation for Pentecost. It is designed for married couples, families, friends, small groups or churches to read a daily passage concerning the Holy Spirit, delve into its meaning and then challenge each other with a discussion question or two. Prayer prompts are provided to help participants cultivate open hearts to live out the Spirit's call. Suggested weekly memory verses are intended to focus the mind on the things of the Spirit. Some churches will choose to have small group studies and sermons to buttress the devotional material. Enjoy your Holy Spirit journey. If it is Pentecost you are counting towards, it should be your most prepared for, and, therefore, your best Spirit holiday ever. If it is simply personal enrichment another time of the year, may God richly bless you with His purifying, empowering Presence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 149759698X
• ISBN13: 9781497596986
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"