WHERE TO FIND THE HOPE WE NEED?

 

WHERE TO FIND THE HOPE WE NEED? 

Tagalog: Saan makikita ang pag-asang kailangan?

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BIBLE PASSAGE: John 14:16-19/ Romans 15:13/ Ephesians 1:13/

Lesson Aim:

·         To assure eternal life to those who accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior through the Bible

·         To believe of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

·         To realize that the only hope is found in Jesus Christ

Prayer Time: (Ask their prayer requests)

Lesson Activity:

Each member will choose A PICTURE where people mostly find hope or what they think is the great source of hope. Explain briefly why they chose that picture.

 

INTRODUCTION:

(Use any introductions that fit on this topic)

Is there a time you feel helpless or down? What are the possible reasons?

We have witnessed by ourselves what has happened when COVID-19 strikes in the end of 2019 and boomed in 2021.

-      We can’t fully make plans because of pandemic- feeling controlled.

-      Low economy

-      Travel restrictions

-      No big parties

-      Unemployment

-      Virus spreads

In addition to these, we have our own personal problems too: family, relationship, yourself & others. Personally, I realized that the idea of impossible things you might think won’t happen it will surely happen if God allows. Life is not in our hands.

Ask: We have recent news also that even the most beautiful woman in America lived with no hope. She killed herself by throwing herself from the high floors of the building where she lived. Where to find hope we need?

Romans 15:13  says (tagalog),

Puspusin nga kayo ng Dios ng pagasa ng buong kagalakan at kapayapaan sa pananampalataya, upang kayo'y managana sa pagasa sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng Espiritu Santo.

 

 LESSON PROPER:

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE ONE WHO GIVES POWER.

Question: What if the Holy Spirit is not in us?

Note: make sure the Holy Spirit is in us.

 

Acts 19:1-2 says,

at sila'y tinanong niya, “Tinanggap ba ninyo ang Espiritu Santo nang kayo'y sumampalataya?” “Hindi po, ni hindi namin narinig na may Espiritu Santo pala,” tugon nila.

 

Romans 8:9

Ngunit hindi na kayo namumuhay ayon sa laman, kundi ayon sa Espiritu. Sa katunayan, naninirahan sa inyo ang Espiritu ng Diyos. Kung wala sa isang tao ang Espiritu ni Cristo, hindi kay Cristo ang taong iyon.

 

HOW TO HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT IN US?

(Remind them of what they’ve done last time of accepting Jesus Christ into their hearts? Ask them their assurance based from the Bible)

Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

 

Read and explain Ephesians 1:13

Sa pamamagitan ni Cristo, kayo rin na nakarinig ng salita ng katotohanan, ng Magandang Balita na nagdudulot ng kaligtasan, at sumampalataya sa kanya, ay pinagkalooban ng ipinangakong Espiritu Santo bilang tatak ng pagkahirang sa inyo.

 

Read and explain John 14:1-2, 16-19

 

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SUPERNATURAL THINGS GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO?

1)   The Holy Spirit is our Great Comforter (John 16:7)

 

When you are feeling powerless or tired or like your failing at life, you can have confidence as a believer that you're not alone. You can start each day knowing the Holy Spirit is there to help you. He is the power that sustains, energizes, and keeps you on a holy path. Always pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help and comfort you.

 

2)   The Holy Spirit Sanctifies You (1 Corinthians 6:11)

“Sanctified” means to be set apart as sacred. Essentially, it’s the purification of sin and spiritually maturing to become more Christlike. This is an important process for a believer--leaving behind the old and becoming a new person. But it’s a daily process, and it takes time.

The Holy Spirit wants to help you in this process of sanctification: to die to your old self and be all that God created you to be; to be free from the entanglement of sin and live victoriously.

 

3)   He Helps You to Do the Father’s will (Acts 8:29)

 

Throughout the New Testament we see the Holy Spirit direct people to do the will of God. He helps us tune into the voice of the Father and, in faith, do what we believe He is calling us to. Ask the Spirit to show you what the Father’s will would be for you today and ask Him to empower you to carry it out!

 

4)   The Holy Spirit Gifts You for the Ministry (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)

 

The Holy Spirit imparts to believers gifts that are needed in the Church. Nobody receives all gifts but they are distributed among the Body of Christ, each person receiving different gifts. The gift(s) that you receive will empower you for the calling God has placed on your life. Embrace what God has put inside of you and be His instrument for Kingdom purpose!

 

5)   The Holy Spirit Gives Hope (Romans 15:13)

 

Hope as God hopes. This is only possible in abundance through the power of the Holy Spirit. And it’s hope that carries people through all trials and tribulations. Hope is fuel for the soul. Tap into this by His power and experience peace among your surroundings.

 

CONCLUSION (Tagalog):

Pag nakikita natin ang katayuan natin sa mundo, parang pakiwari natin walang pag-asa; mataas ang bilihin, may pandemya, at may mga kaguluhan.  Ngunit kung si Kristo ay nasa puso mo, may pag-asa. Ang Holy Spirit ang magco-comfort sa atin na may pag-asa – MAY PAG-ASA SA PANGINOON.

 

 

CLOSING PRAYER: