GO- Digging Deeper: January 24

Holy Spirit baptism and water baptism are two separate events. Water baptism occurs after the baptism of the Holy Spirit as an outward expression of what has happened in a person’s soul. So what is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?

Read: Acts 19:1-7

We think of Ephesus as a stronghold for Christ but what dis Paul find when he first went there? What did he ask them? What was their response? Understand that this was the very beginning of the Church age and people were still figuring out the difference between what had been true in the Old Covenant teachings before Christ and what was new after Jesus’s ascension to heaven. The Holy Spirit coming was new, and the message was just now spreading through the missionary efforts of Paul and his cohorts.

What is the difference between a baptism of repentance (John’s baptism) and the baptism of the Holy Spirit? What happened when Paul told them about baptism in the name of Jesus? How did these early believers know that it was for real? Have you accepted Christ and been spiritually baptized where the Holy Spirit comes into you? If not, invite Christ to forgive you and cleanse you of sin. Acknowledge Jesus is the Savior and invite the Holy Spirit access to your life.

GO- Digging Deeper: January 8, 2022

Read: James 1:2; 2 Corinthians 1:3

When you are in a difficult situation what will God do with that problem? Go to God first, rather than last. When you have been comforted by God, what should you do with that experience? Today, look for someone who needs to be encouraged.

GO- Digging Deeper: January 7, 2021

Read: Isaiah 6:1-8

What was the problem for Isaiah? Who had died? Think about the implications of the king of his nation dying? What might have been his fear? What did God show to him about who is in charge? What is true of this God according to vs. 3? Who are we to trust? In your problems, in whom are you trusting? Be honest. What happens when we are confronted with God in His holiness? Why was God able to use Him after this experience? Today, ask God to ready you to make a difference in the lives of others. Then when you are given opportunity, go without reservation.