Walking By Faith

In this second lesson on the Holy Spirit, we consider what it means that the Spirit lives in Christ's followers during our short lifetimes, "a deposit" of our future glory. With examples from both the Old and New Testaments, we see how the Holy Spirit seeks to lead God's people, including the church today. We conclude with an excerpt from a 4th-century Christian teacher, who describes how the Holy Spirit, through the lives of Paul and Peter, brought heaven to earth. May He do the same through us.

Few Christians would deny the existence of the Holy Spirit! But what does it mean to believe in the Holy Spirit? Who is He? What is His nature and personality? And what is His role in our lives? In this first of two lessons, we explore what the Scriptures say about the Holy Spirit and consider the implications and blessings of believing in Him.

When we pray for one another as Christians, what do we pray for? This lesson examines two prayers of Paul for the church in Ephesus, that we might imitate his example and receive blessings that our heavenly Father desires to give. 

In the Law, Moses said that God’s people must keep any vows they made to the Lord. Jesus would raise this to an even higher standard of integrity: we must always keep our word. Our ‘yes’ must be ‘yes’. This may be one of the most challenging of Jesus’ teachings to follow. In this lesson, we also encounter laws on sexual purity and a rather unusual instruction given to soldiers!

What do wandering donkeys, men's clothing, deck railings, and animal selection for plowing have in common? Is this chapter in Deuteronomy filled with obsolete Old Testament rules? You may be surprised by the spiritual (and extremely practical) gems we uncover in this lesson, including the kindness of God, our identities as men and women, the Lord's priorities, and the call to holiness.