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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