14 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you KNOW Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.
John 14:16-18
Q & A：
- Explain what are the struggles that you have in receiving help or counsel from the Holy Spirit by referring to the realm of soul (finite mind, intellect, reasoning, rationalism, skepticism). (John 14:16-18; Rom 8:14-16; 1 Cor 2:16)
- Discuss the practical ways that we can train or develop our spirit/inner man by renewing our mind to be led by the Spirit. Discuss what the inward witness is as our spirit can sense uneasiness, danger or peace that does not come from our physical senses. (Rom 10:17; Josh 1:8; 1 Cor 14:4,14; 1 John 5:10; Acts 27:9-11; Acts 16:6-10)
- What is the objective of having an intercessory prayer? When God puts a burden or discomfort in your heart/spirit to pray for something or someone, how would you respond in order to become spiritually sharper to His leading? (Eze 22:30; Ps 34:17,19)