STUDY GUIDE

The Proof of the Spirit – Acts 19:1–2
Paul discerned a missing element in the disciples he met: the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Something to think about: If someone looked at the fruit in your life, would they see the evidence of the Holy Spirit?

The Purpose of the Spirit – Acts 19:3–6
The Spirit comes with power, not just for conversion, but for transformation and mission.
Something to think about: What’s the difference between being saved and being Spirit-empowered in your daily walk?

The Spirit is with You
Before salvation, the Holy Spirit convicts, draws, and bears witness of Christ.
Something to think about: Can you remember a time when the Spirit was drawing you before you even knew what it meant?

The Spirit in the Believer
At salvation, the Spirit indwells and seals the believer, marking us as God’s own.
Something to think about: How has your identity and purpose changed since you’ve come to faith?

The Spirit upon the Believer
The empowering of the Holy Spirit is for boldness, witness, and supernatural ministry.
Something to think about: Have you experienced moments when you knew the Spirit was working through you?

The Power of the Spirit – Acts 19:6–12
Through Paul, extraordinary miracles happened. But the focus is not Paul—it’s the power of the Spirit.
Something to think about: Are you making space in your life for the Spirit to move in power?

PRAYER POINTS

Receive the Spirit Fully
Ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit and confirm His presence in your life in a fresh way.
 
Overcome Spiritual Dryness
Pray that God would renew the joy of your salvation and rekindle your spiritual passion.

Be Empowered for Ministry
Ask the Spirit to empower you to serve others, share the gospel, and move in spiritual gifts with confidence.

Stay Spiritually Sensitive
Pray against spiritual callousness and ask God to keep your heart soft and responsive to His voice.

Be a Vessel, Not a Container
Pray that the Spirit would not just live in you, but flow through you to impact others.