If you grew up in the church, how did they understand and teach about the ministry of the Holy Spirit?  What did you learn about the Holy Spirit growing up? 

Where is the Holy Spirit mentioned in Acts 1-2?

What can we learn about the Holy Spirit from Acts 1-2?

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer (individually)?

How can we, as individuals, strive to be obedient to the Holy Spirit?  How can we be cultivating a personal relationship with Him, and striving to live our lives in the power of the Holy Spirit?

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church (corporately)?

How can we, as a church, actively seek to invite the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our church?  How can we collectively cultivate a relationship with Him?

What are some ways that you can see the Holy Spirit working in your life?  Why do you think that this is the work of the Holy Spirit?

Do you feel that the ministry of the Holy Spirit (and how to cultivate a relationship with Him) is under-emphasized in the church?  Why or why not?

What are some of the dangers of under-emphasizing the ministry of the Holy Spirit?

What are some of the dangers of over-emphasizing what we understand to be the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

What is “baptism in the Holy Spirit”?  When does it occur?  (At conversion, or is it a separate and distinct experience?)  Is there an outward sign of “baptism in the Holy Spirit” (such as speaking in tongues and prophesying)?  Use scripture to support your answers.

What are some ways that we might be leaning on our own understanding, instead of discerning and following the promptings of the Holy Spirit?  How can we repent of this?

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