Episode 87: The Role of the Holy Spirit

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Many Christians tend to either ignore the Holy Spirit because they don’t understand Him, or magnify Him to a level of importance that’s greater than the rest of the Trinity. In this episode, Dot and Cara share their perspective on the questions of who the Holy Spirit is, why Jesus sent Him, and how His presence impacts our daily lives. They also explain why they find comfort in the story of Stephen, which shows us that Jesus sees us and is moved by our suffering.Episode Recap Start by writing down Acts 1:7-11 (0:13) People tend to either avoid the Holy Spirit altogether or magnify it (1:40) The Holy Spirit is the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to never leave or forsake us (4:45) The Holy Spirit opens our eyes to spiritual truths, based on what we can handle (8:13) Stephen’s story shows us that Jesus is moved when we’re suffering (13:07) Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Stephen asked God to forgive His persecutors (19:03) God doesn’t expect us to be faithful out of our own strength (24:17) When God calls us to something, He also equips us to do it (30:28) Resources:The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration for the 2023 Breathe Retreat opens early October 2022. Learn more here.Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected] Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook