Who Is the Holy Spirit?
| Session | Focus | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| 0. Easter Celebration! | We worship our risen Lord, whose victory over death assures us of our own resurrection. | John 11:25-26; Matthew 28:1-15 |
| 1. The Sheep and the Goats | One day Jesus will come to judge all people according to their works. Then he will welcome his people into the joy and glory of heaven. | Matthew 25:31-46; Q&A 31 |
| 2. The New Creation | Our great hope is that when Jesus returns as triumphant King we will live with him in the new creation. | Revelation 21:1-7; Isaiah 35; Q&A 32 |
| 3. The Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit is eternal God, given to me personally. | John 14:15-31; review of Acts 2 Q&A 33 |
| 4. The Caring Community | God calls me to use the gifts the Holy Spirit has given me to serve others. | Acts 4:32-37; 5:1-11; Q&A 35 |
| 5. The Holy Spirit at Work | The Holy Spirit leads us in the truth, breaks stubborn habits, makes us obedient, and helps us to carry out God's mission. | Acts 10:1-48; Q&A 34 and 36 |
Dear Family Text
This week we begin a six-session unit with a special focus on getting to know the Holy Spirit. We’ll continue to use the guidance of both the Apostles’ Creed and Q&A’s from the Reformed tradition as we explore Scripture stories.
Easter Session: Easter Celebration! (John 11:25-26; Matthew 28:1-15)
Session 1: The Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46)
Session 2: The New Creation (Revelation 21:1-7; Isaiah 35)
Session 3: The Holy Spirit (John 14:15-31; Acts 2)
Session 4: The Caring Community (Acts 4:32-37; 5:1-11)
Session 5: The Holy Spirit at Work (Acts 10:1-48)
Pass It On
Here are some ideas for how you might engage your young teen in a faith discussion:
- Ask your young teen to tell you about what “you did it for me” means. Brainstorm some ways you might live that out as a family (Session 1).
- Get out some pictures of loved ones who have died. Tell stories about them and talk about how you long to see them again. Share some of your ideas about what heaven and God’s new creation will be like (Session 2).
- Talk to your young teen about how the Holy Spirit worked in your heart to give you faith in Jesus (Session 3).
- Share some ways that you use your spiritual gifts to serve the church or larger community. Identify a gift or talent in your son or daughter and help him or her think of ways to serve God and others with that gift or talent (Session 4).
- Have you ever felt the Spirit guiding you? If so, tell your child about that experience (Session 5).