Dive Deeper: Can I Get a Witness?

Dive Deeper: Can I Get a Witness

Scripture Focus:
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere…”
— Acts 1:8 (NLT)

Key Takeaways from the Sermon “Can I Get a Witness”

1. Empowered by the Indwelling Presence of the Holy Spirit:

Seek the Holy Spirit’s empowerment to live boldly for Christ. His indwelling presence equips you to witness through your actions and words.

Scripture:
John 14:16-17 - “The Spirit of truth… dwells with you and will be in you.”

2. Empowered with the Witnessing Gifts of the Holy Spirit:

Use the spiritual gifts given to you by the Holy Spirit to testify of God’s power. These gifts enable you to share Christ and build up the body of believers.

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 12:7 - “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.”

3. Empowered to Fulfill the Mission of the Spirit:

Embrace your role in spreading the Gospel to all nations. The Holy Spirit empowers you to be a witness beyond your local community, extending to the ends of the earth.

Mark 16:15 - “Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation.”

Reflection Questions:

1.How have you experienced the Holy Spirit empowering you to be a witness for Christ?
2.What spiritual gifts has the Holy Spirit given you to help you testify to others?
3.In what ways can you expand your witness beyond your immediate community?
4.How can you remain sensitive to the Spirit’s leading in daily opportunities to witness?
5.What steps can you take this week to fully rely on the Holy Spirit’s empowerment?

Key Scriptures
Key scriptures that illuminate the work of the Holy Spirit and the mission to witness include Acts 1:8, John 14:16-17, Ezekiel 36:2, Joel 2:28, Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Ephesians 4:11-12, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Mark 16:15, Isaiah 49:6, Psalm 67:2, Romans 10:14-15, and Revelation 7:9. These scriptures emphasize the Spirit’s work through gifts, guidance, and the mission of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

Conclusion: Empowered to Witness

The Holy Spirit equips every believer to be a witness for Christ through His indwelling presence, spiritual gifts, and empowerment for mission. As we rely on the Spirit, we are empowered to testify about Jesus, not only in our words but through our actions, spreading the Gospel to all nations.

Personal Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit in my life. Help me to rely on His guidance and strength to be a bold witness for Christ. Use the gifts You’ve given me to testify of Your goodness and bring others to know You. Empower me to fulfill Your mission, both locally and globally. In Jesus’ name, Amen.