Questions – Adults
1) Jesus said, “It is to your advantage that I go away.” If you had been one of the disciples, would you have believed that the coming of the Holy Spirit was better than having Jesus physically present?
2) Have you ever mistaken your own emotions, desires, or fears for the leading of the Holy Spirit? What helped you recognize the difference?
3) The Holy Spirit’s work is to glorify Christ. How can we tell whether a ministry, church, teacher, or movement is truly centered on the Spirit?
4) Looking back over your life, can you identify a time when God’s guidance became clear only after the fact?
5) How can believers become more sensitive to the Spirit’s prompting without becoming dependent on feelings or subjective impressions?
6) If the Holy Spirit were trying to get your attention about one thing in your life right now, what do you think it might be? Why?
Questions – Youth
1) Why do you think the disciples were upset when Jesus told them He was leaving?
2) How can you tell the difference between God’s voice and your own thoughts or desires?
3) Have you ever felt prompted to encourage someone, help someone, or talk about your faith? What happened?
4) Why is it important that the Holy Spirit always points people to Jesus instead of drawing attention to Himself?
5) The disciples faced pressure for following Jesus. What kinds of pressure do Christians face today?
6) If the Holy Spirit were trying to get your attention about one thing in your life right now, what do you think it might be? Why?
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