April 19, 2026
Holy Spirit Come | Where Did Jesus' Power Come From?
Jesus announced that the Spirit of the Lord was on him to proclaim the good news. The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus for his mission. And Jesus gives us the same Spirit for the same mission.
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Luke 4:14-21
Questions:
- What about the Holy Spirit makes some people nervous? What is your own comfort level with the thought of the Holy Spirit showing up in power?
- Read v.14. Why does it matter that Jesus did his ministry “in the power of the Spirit?” What does that mean for us as we do what Jesus does?
- What is the mission of the Church? How would you explain this assignment to a new believer?
- On a scale of 1-10, how eager are you to proclaim the good news of Jesus? How would you rate our eagerness as a church? What keeps us from being a 10?
- Have you experienced the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in your life? Tell the story.
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Colossians 3:12-17-Sometimes Christianity gets known for what we don’t do. But Paul points us toward something better: how we live, love, and treat one another. What marks a genuine Christian community? It all starts with who God is and how deeply He loves us.
Colossians 3:5-11-Paul points to two areas that reveal who we are at the deepest level: sex and speech. The path to health and freedom isn’t harsh rules or self-focus, but staying close to Jesus, knowing him and growing in him. Christianity isn’t harsh rules; it’s a vibrant friendship.
Colossians 2:20-3:4 - Religious baggage can pull us in all kinds of directions—from expecting God to fit our preferences to trying to earn His approval. Paul’s message to the Colossians was simple: stop guessing what God wants and get back to the core of Christianity—Jesus.
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