“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”
Ephesians 4:30 NKJV
1. DISOBEDIENCE LEADS TO GRIEVANCE.
READ Ephesians 4:25-32 NLT
WHEN THE SPIRIT IS GRIEVED ON THE INSIDE, IT AFFECTS THE PERSON ON THE OUTSIDE!
2. GRIEVANCE RESULTS IN HINDRANCE.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 NLT
Dynamis: strength, power, ability.
“Do not quench the Spirit…”
1 Thessalonians 5:19 NASB
3. YOU CAN EITHER GRIEVE THE SPIRIT OR GREET THE SPIRIT.
“A few days later Mary hurried to the hill country of Judea, to the town where Zechariah lived. She entered the house and greeted Elizabeth. At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Luke 1:39-41 NLT
VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS:
1. When the Holy Spirit is grieved, do you feel it affects who you are on the outside? (Character, Demeanor, Joy, etc.) How so?
2. How has the power of the Holy Spirit been beneficial to you in your walk? Share.
3. What are some ways you can grieve or quench the Spirit? And what are some ways that you can greet and welcome the Spirit?
4. What did you take away from this message that wasn’t already discussed? Share.