Know & Live By God’s Spirit John 14:16-17 (NLT) 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. 17 He is the Holy Spirit,… Who Is The Holy Spirit & What Work Is He Doing In The World? 1. Spirit of Life – He is the invisible, personal presence of the creator God who animates & sustains all creation. GENESIS 1:1–3,2:7 2. Spirit of Presence – He enhances, uses or influences a person’s thoughts, abilities & purposes to accomplish God’s purposes. GENESIS 41:38 3. Spirit of Creation – He is the transforming power who will restore all things in the future. ISAIAH 32:15 How Should We Respond To The Holy Spirit? John 14:17 (NLT) 17 He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you. the Holy Spirit lead you into all truth. for the Holy Spirit’s activity. Continuing The Conversation 1. When someone says they’re wanting to rely on their “higher power” more — what exactly do you think they’re referring to? 2. In your mind, does thinking of God as breath, wind, or animating energy depersonalize God or make him seem closer and more intimate with us? 3. Which of these might be the more urgent application you need? a. Let the Holy Spirit lead you into all truth. b. Look for the Holy Spirit’s work.