To automatically fill in the blanks, click the blue check next to the fill-in field. So… How Do I Actually Walk With The Spirit? Simplifying what was once simple: John 14-17, Acts 1:1-9, Galatians 2:20 The Holy Spirit is: A , not a . Not an , but a in us. Not to make us Jesus, but to produce the Jesus in us. Given to us to His , not ours. A we daily choose to either with or . OK, but how? John 15:1-12, 16:7-11, Colossians 3:1-17, Galatians 5:13-26, Ecclesiastes 5:1-3, Romans 8:1-17 Think of your spiritual walk in purely ; how would you and a relationship? Hang out where the Spirit is . Go in the that He is . Do the type of things that He , and don’t do what He wouldn’t want to be a . Start the process of initial communication. Remember that the this even more than . The best way to connect with North Coast is through the Connection Card. If you watched online or attended in person, let us know! https://my.northcoastchurch.com/connectioncard. DISCUSSION GUIDE These questions are designed to help groups discuss the weekend teaching while building relationships with each other and applying God’s Word to our lives. February 15,2025 | Acts 1: 1-9 WARM UP What are some ways you have pursued or been pursued in a relationship? (Do you have any funny or memorable stories about pursuing or being pursued?) If you have ever had someone pursue a relationship with you and then ghost you later, how did that make you feel? What idea or statement captured your attention most in this week’s message? KNOW IT Chris emphasized the Holy Spirit’s role in a believer’s life, noting that the word “began” in Acts 1:1-9 shows Jesus’ work continues through His followers by the Holy Spirit. What is some evidence of the Spirit continuing to work in the lives of His followers including yourself? If we are the witnesses of God as Acts 1:8 claims, what do you think your lifestyle is saying to others? Chris encouraged us to develop a deep and abiding relationship with the Holy Spirit in our pursuit of righteous living as outlined in Galatians 5:13-26. Pull out four important points from the passage and discuss how they apply to Christians. Using this weekend’s teaching and the passage above, what are some intentional actions you can take to build a lasting relationship with the Spirit? SHARE IT Chris emphasized that like any relationship, we have to get to know the Holy Spirit. Which of the ways he listed do you find most relatable to getting to know God? Are there any others you would add? Is there anyone whose walk with the Spirit you really admire and respect? What have you learned from them? LIVE IT This week Chris talked about starting the awkward two-way communication with God. Silence and solitude are ancient practices that believers use to get close to and know the will of God for their lives (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7). What are some good ways to put listening into practice? Community (Life Group) is critical for healthy Christian character as the Holy Spirit works through people “sharpening” each other to develop godliness (Proverbs 27:17). What are some ways you’ve seen the Holy Spirit work in community, in addition to solitude?