“…You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses…” Acts1:8

1.  The Holy Spirit Is God’s Presence With Us.

“I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever, the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17

2.  The Holy Spirit Empowers Us For Life And Mission.

“You will receive power…” Acts 1:8

3.  The Holy Spirit Leads Us Into Truth And Freedom

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17

“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25

“So if you, despite being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?” Luke 11:13

* All scriptures are from the NAS unless otherwise noted