When you complete this lesson, you will…
- Have a working definition or description of man’s spirit.
- Be able to define and recognize motivation, attitude and character traits, particularly on the level of the spirit.
Before you begin…
This course is all about learning how to walk by the Spirit – living the Christian life supernaturally, by total dependence on the grace of Jesus to empower you every moment of every day. So don’t try to learn these principles with just your mind; they won’t do you any good that way. Only a revelation of the Holy Spirit enlightening truth in your heart will bring you victory. So before you begin this lesson, pray with faith:
Lord, I draw near with a sincere heart, repentant and washed by the blood of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I set aside my thoughts, my reasoning, my theology, my fears and my pride. I relax, cease my own strivings, and tune to your flow within. Holy Spirit, I open my heart and mind to you. I ask that You anoint the eyes of my heart and enlighten my understanding. I ask that You grant me God’s thoughts, God’s pictures, God’s emotions and God’s creativity. Thank you for what you reveal, in Jesus’ name, Amen. (Ps. 46:10; Ps. 62:5; Heb. 10:22; Eph. 1:17,18; Jer. 29:13; Isa. 1:18; Jn. 7:37-39; Acts 2:25)
Assignments for Lesson Two:
u Listen to or watch Teaching Session 2, taking notes.
u How to Walk by the Spirit is an indepth study of all the verses in the Bible pertaining to the heart or the spirit. Complete Chapter 1 of How to Walk by the Spirit, filling in all blanks and completing all journaling exercises. (Notice the chapter goes through page 9.)
This is a revelation truth that can only become real to you through the breathing of the Holy Spirit upon the Scriptures, making them alive in you. Therefore, the majority of the assignments in the How to Walk by the Spirit study guide involve prayerful meditation on various assigned Scripture passages. Do not short-change yourself by not taking these assignments seriously and setting aside the time necessary to really hear from God. Keep a detailed record of the revelations you receive through the Spirit and the Word.
u Prayerfully read Appendix A of How to Walk by the Spirit, beginning on page 121.
u Memorize Proverbs 27:19 – “As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects man.”
u Share your journey: Talk about what you are learning with a family member or friend. Go to the forum for this module and post some of your journaling or a question you have. Respond to someone else’s post; be an encouragement to others on their journey. It’s much more fun to grow together!
Prepare for Quiz Two:
Remember to rely on your Teacher and Helper Who is right there inside you, waiting for you to turn to Him.
Holy Spirit, I quiet myself before You, and I ask that You remind me of the things I have learned. You have promised to bring things to my remembrance. I ask You to do that now. Thank You!
