Faith version 5

The Greek word for POWER is “dunamis,” where we get our words “dynamite” and “dynamic.” It is also translated strength, ability, authority, and might. Jesus knows our weaknesses and that we do not have the strength we need to continually follow Him or do things for Him, so He supplies us with the POWER (dunamis) we need. We do not have to do it on our own! 3. The Father strengthens us through the power of His Spirit in our inner being for what purpose? Ephesians 3:16-17_________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. After the disciples received this power, what would it give them the ability to be? Acts 1:8_________________________________________________________________________________________________ WITNESS – To be a witness, means to testify that something is true. The disciples went out testifying that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God and Savior of the world. 5. When Peter and John were released from jail, they gathered together and prayed. What did they pray for the Lord to enable them to do? Acts 4:29_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. The Lord answered Peter and John’s prayer almost immediately. What did the Lord do to give them the boldness they asked for? Acts 4:31________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. When Saul (later his name was changed to Paul) was filled with the Holy Spirit, what did he begin doing right away? Acts 9:17,20____________________________________________________________________________________________ Another aspect of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is that the Holy Spirit wants to give each of us “spiritual gifts” or supernatural abilities to EDIFY (build up faith or strengthen) ourselves and other believers. The Bible refers to believers as the “body of Christ.” Jesus is the head and each of us is given a gift (or gifts) that empower us to function as a part of that body. 8. Who decided which spiritual gifts each of us will have in the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 12:18_______________________________________________________________________________________ 9. What are some of the gifts that the Spirit gives to different parts of the body? 1 Corinthians 12:8-10______________________________________________________________________________________ 10. What should we desire to do with our spiritual gifts? 1 Corinthians 14:12 _______________________________________________________________________________________ 11. When all the spiritual gifts are working properly in the body of Christ, what will the body do for itself? Ephesians 4:16 _______________________________________________________________________________