Lesson 8 · February 18, 1893
Operations of the Spirit
1. Questions on John 16:7-14
- 1.What did Christ promise to send?
- 2.Of what things would the Comforter convince the world?
- 3.Why of sin?
- 4.Why of righteousness?
- 5.Why of judgment?
- 6.What prevented Christ from saying many things to his disciples?
- 7.What did he say the Spirit would do?
- 8.Of what would the Comforter speak?
- 9.What things would the Comforter show?
- 10.Who would be glorified?
- 11.What would be shown?
2. Questions on 1 Cor. 2:9-14
- 1.Can the human mind imagine what God is preparing for his children?
- 2.How does God reveal them?
- 3.Why can the Spirit do this?
- 4.How can the things of man be known?
- 5.How can the things of God be known?
- 6.What spirit had Paul received?
- 7.Why was it given?
- 8.How did he speak?
- 9.What are the things of God to the natural man?
- 10.Why can he not know them?
3. Questions on 1 Cor. 12:7-13
- 1.For what general purpose is the Spirit given to every man?
- 2.What nine gifts of the Spirit are mentioned?
- 3.What worketh all these gifts?
- 4.How are these gifts divided?
- 5.What illustration of unity is used?
- 6.How are all baptized?
- 7.Of what have all been made to drink?
Notes
Some of the operations of the Spirit are brought out in this lesson. God's Spirit dwells in his word (compare with Peter 1:23), and it is through this agency that it reproves the world. The Spirit is an instructor (), to teach all things (), according to the promise (), and to testify of Christ (). It is the agent in inspiration (), testified in the prophets (), and is to speak in those who are persecuted (). Through the word it witnesses that we are the children of God () and lifts up a standard against the enemy (). The Spirit strives with men (), helps in prayer (; ; ), and guides them in the right way (). It renews (), quickens (), and sanctifies (). The practical importance of receiving the Spirit is apparent, as we see the part which it acts in God's purpose concerning man.
"The Holy Spirit exalts and glorifies the Saviour. It is his office to present Christ, the purity of his righteousness, and the great salvation that we have through him. Jesus says, 'He shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.' The Spirit of truth is the only effectual teacher of divine truth. How must God esteem the human race, since he gave his Son to die for them, and appoints his Spirit to be man's teacher and continual guide."—.
Bible texts in this lesson
John 16:7-14 · 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 · 1 Corinthians 12:7-13 · John 3:5 · James 1:18 · James 1:1 · Nehemiah 9:20 · John 14:26 · John 6:45 · John 15:26 · 2 Peter 1:21 · 1 Peter 1:11 · Matthew 10:19 · Matthew 10:20 · Romans 8:16 · Isaiah 59:19 · Genesis 6:3 · Romans 8:26 · Jude 1:20 · Ephesians 6:18 · Isaiah 30:21 · Titus 3:5 · 1 Peter 3:18 · 2 Thessalonians 2:13
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