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The Holy Spirit
Read passages about the Spirit’s work in giving life, helping and forming Christian character.
The Holy Spirit
Read passages about the Spirit’s work in giving life, helping and forming Christian character.
Read the passages in your Bible. Pause, skip, revisit or restart at your own pace; completion is optional and private on this device.
1. Born of the Spirit About 9 minutes
Read: John 3:1–8
Jesus speaks with Nicodemus about the necessity of birth from above and the work of the Spirit.
Reflect
What does Jesus compare the Spirit’s work to, and what remains mysterious?
Apply
Read the rest of John 3 and notice how Jesus speaks about belief and life.
Optional prayer
Ask God for understanding of Jesus’ words.
2. The Helper About 10 minutes
Read: John 14:15–27
Jesus promises the Helper and speaks of peace as He prepares His disciples for His departure.
Reflect
What does Jesus say the Helper will do for the disciples?
Apply
Read this passage with John 13–17 as its setting.
Optional prayer
Thank God for the promised help and peace Christ gives.
3. Fruit of the Spirit About 9 minutes
Read: Galatians 5:16–26
Paul contrasts works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit and calls believers to walk by the Spirit.
Reflect
Which fruit does Paul name, and how does he describe walking by the Spirit?
Apply
Consider one quality to practice in a real relationship this week.
Optional prayer
Ask the Spirit to form love, patience and self-control.
Reading guidance & reflection
Understand
Jesus teaches Nicodemus about the new birth through the Spirit (John 3:1–8). He promises His disciples the Helper, who will teach them and remind them of His words (John 14:15–27). Galatians 5:16–26 calls believers to walk by the Spirit and grow in the character He forms, including love, joy, peace and self-control. The Holy Spirit also empowers Christ's witnesses (Acts 1:8). Read the passages in context and seek His help to follow Jesus in truth, holiness, love and faithful service.