[Zechariah 4:6b NIV] 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.
The Holy Spirit is not a higher power, He is ________ _________________ _________________.
[2 Corinthians 3:17] For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
There is no freedom _______________ from the Holy Spirit.
[Colossians 1:13-14] For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, [14] who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
The Holy Spirit will _________________ you of sin.
[John 16:7-8] But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don't, the Advocate won't come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. [8] And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God's righteousness, and of the coming judgment.
The awareness of our sin should lead to _________________.
[1 John 1:9-10] But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. [10] If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts.
[James 5:16] Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
We confess to God for _________________ and we confess to each other for _________________.
We must REPENT and turn from our sin.
[Matthew 4:17] From then on Jesus began to preach, "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near."
Repentance may require _________________ some _________________.
[Romans 8:12-14] Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. [13] For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. [14] For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
