Who is the Holy Spirit?

Questions for Reflection and Small Groups

1. How does recognizing the Holy Spirit as a person (not an "it") change your perspective on how you relate to Him? Why is it important to understand the Holy Spirit as a person?
2. Discuss the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament versus the New Testament. How does the Holy Spirit's empowerment of individuals differ before and after Acts 2?
3. How do you distinguish between the gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit in your life? Can you identify any gifts or fruits that are particularly evident or that you desire to see grow?
4. Acts 1:8 speaks of receiving power when the Holy Spirit comes upon us. How does this power manifest in your life, especially in witnessing to others and living a life of purity?
5. What do you think about the statement that spiritual gifts are not earned but desired? How does this perspective influence your prayer life and your openness to the Holy Spirit's work in you?