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RIDING ON THE WIND (One - Two)

RIDING ON THE WIND (Part One)
Memory Verse
"And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting." Acts 2:1-2
BIBLE PASSAGE: Galatians 5:13-26

INTRODUCTION
The Holy Spirit will always be associated with the day of Pentecost. Pentecost will always be associated with the wind of God and the sovereign operation of the Holy Spirit. As we begin this series on the Holy Spirit, we shall talk about the wind as symbol of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord bless us as we study in Jesus' name.

OUTLINES
1. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A POWERFUL WIND
2. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A REVIVING WIND

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A POWERFUL WIND
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came as a mighty rushing wind - Acts 2:1-2. This should not surprise us since the wind is part of the treasures of God Jeremiah 10:13. In fact, at creation, the Holy Spirit manifested as the very breath of God that turned man from an ordinary lump of clay to a living soul- Genesis 2:7. The Holy Spirit is sovereign. He does as He pleases - Psalm 115:3 - just as the wind blows wherever it pleases (John 3:8) which is why God can save whoever He chooses (Romans 9:14-16.) Part of what the Holy Spirit can do is to make the impossible possible, - Luke 1:34-37. For example, He could blow a valley full of dry bones and resurrect a mighty army - Ezekiel 37:4-10. Similarly, He can heal any land if God's people would meet the divine requirements - 2 Chronicles 7:14. One of these requirements is to pray tirelessly (Luke 18:1) and unceasingly-1 Thessalonians 5:17.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A REVIVING WIND
How can anyone pray without tiring and without ceasing? It is only through the help of the Holy Spirit who keeps supplying the "second wind" to the prayer warrior - Romans 8:26. It is, therefore, the Holy Spirit who can help us to pray foundation-shaking prayers - Acts 4:31. The Holy Spirit keeps strengthening and reviving the prayer warrior even in the time of trouble - Psalm 138:3, 7 until victory is won - Psalm 138:8.

CONCLUSION
When the wind of the Holy Spirit blows, a lump of clay can become a living soul, dry bones can live and a prayer warrior can pray ceaselessly and tirelessly. In short, when the wind of the Holy Spirit blows, the impossible can become possible.

QUESTIONS
1. What was the first work the Holy Spirit did in man?
2. How do we know that the Holy Spirit is sovereign?
3. How can we pray without ceasing?

BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Isaiah 41:16 - Do not worry anymore. The wind shall blow and the threshed mountains and hills shall be no more.
TUESDAY: Psalm 147:18 - God's word will not go unfulfilled. The wind would blow to your credit.
WEDNESDAY: Jeremiah 22:22 - The wicked will not go unpunished. The wind of the Lord shall uproot them.
THURSDAY: Isaiah 11:15 - Your seas of trouble will part as the wind will miraculously blow again.
FRIDAY: Proverbs 11:29 - Just as the word is two-edged, so, the wind has dual effects.
Desire the positive one only.
SATURDAY: Amos 4:13 - The Lord of hosts, the Creator of the wind shall fight for you.
SUNDAY: Psalm 135:7 - Release, the wind, oh Lord, and send your revival.

RIDING ON THE WIND (Part Two)
Memory Verse
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Acts 2:38
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 11:9-13

INTRODUCTION
There are steps to guide us to receiving the Holy Spirit baptism. We also need to know the Baptiser and the evidence of being baptised in the Holy Spirit. These will be our focus in this study.

OUTLINES
1. HOW TO RECEIVE THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
2. THE ACTUAL BAPTISM, THE BAPTISER AND THE EVIDENCE

HOW TO RECEIVE THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The following steps will guide any sincere candidate for the baptism of the Holy Ghost: -
1. Be born again -John 3:3; Acts 3:19.
2. Be desirous and thirsty for the baptism of the Holy Spirit - Psalm 37:4; Psalm 42: 1; Isaiah 55:1
3. Believe that the promise of the baptism of the Holy Ghost is for you and all believers - Acts 2:33.
4. Identify the Lord Jesus Christ as the right source of the baptism in the Holy Ghost - Matthew 3: 11.
5. Have confidence also in His word, which will never fall to the ground but is forever settled in Heaven -
John 7:37-39; Psalm 119:89.
6. Then ask Him and He will answer, "For every one that asketh receiveth; ..” - Luke 11:10.
7. Praise and thank God in advance for your baptism because He is the giver of good gifts- James 1:17;
I Thess. 5:18.

THE ACTUAL BAPTISM, THE BAPTISER AND THE EVIDENCE
The Lord Jesus Christ is the Baptiser- Matt. 3:11. The process of baptism in the Holy Ghost involves finding time to come before the presence of God, our Maker, in worship, praise, thanksgiving and with a right mind - Psalm 100:4, Psalm 66: 18. The focus of attention at this time should be Jesus, who is the Author and the Finisher of our faith and the rewarder of the faithful and the diligent- Heb.12:1-2, 11:6. After asking prayerfully and in faith, the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance, which is evidenced in the speaking of tongues - Acts 2:1-4; Acts 10:44-46. This baptism initiates the believer into POWER, the divine ability to do exploits, "greater works than these ... " as Jesus prophesied - Luke 24:49; John 14:12.

CONCLUSION
The baptism in the Holy Ghost is for you to make you strong, ride high in God and be perfect as God intends you to be. If you are born again, then ask for the baptism in the Holy Ghost and the Baptiser will do it now in Jesus ‘Name. Amen.

QUESTIONS
1. List the steps to the baptism of the Holy Ghost?
2. What is involved in the baptism of the Holy Ghost?
3. What is the initial evidence of baptism in the Holy Ghost? .

BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: John 1:25 - The Holy Spirit can be received by impartation.
TUESDAY: Numbers 24:2 - In the days of old, the Holy Spirit periodically came upon the prophets as the need arose. Thank God for the dispensation of grace that makes the Holy Spirit resident in the new man.
WEDNESDAY: John 3:10 - Management becomes easy when it is quickened by the Holy Spirit.
THURSDAY: Judges 14:6 - The man of God does exploit by the Spirit of God.
FRIDAY: I Samuel 1 0:10 - Any ordinary fellow becomes extra-ordinary only by the Holy Spirit.
SATURDAY: I Samuel 16:13-14 -The departure of the Spirit of God from man may create a room for evil spirits,
SUNDAY: Acts 19:2-7 - God is no respecter of persons. You too can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit if hands are laid on you.