Wisdom Wednesday

"The Holy Spirit - Hearing His Voice Part 2"
By Frann Wohlers

For today's Speaker Notes, click HERE.

Bible Study

This week we will expand upon last week’s in-house bible study. Let’s do some deeper research using the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Online. The scripture verse we will be researching is Ephesians 4:30: “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” The key words we will be looking up are: grieve, sealed and redemption. Our goal is to research all 3 key words of this verse to give the verse a fuller and more accurate meaning.

Here is the process:

1. Google Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Online
2. Enter Ephesians 4:30 in the box that says “Search the bible with Strongs
3. Click the New American Standard Version and hit the Search button
4. Near the top of the next page click on “Strongs Numbers”. This will highlight key words in the verse.
5. Click on the word “grieve”. You will see the Greek word for grieve is LUPEO. You will see all the books in the bible where the word LUPEO is used. You will also see the definition for LUPEO: to make sorrowful, affect with sadness, cause grief, to throw into sorrow, to grieve, offend, to make one uneasy.

Now, follow the above process to research the words “sealed” and “redemption”. Write down all the meanings of each word.

When you are done with your research for all 3 words, rewrite Ephesians 4:30 with the expanded meanings of the words grieve, sealed and redemption. Hopefully, the verse will now have a fuller, deeper meaning for you.

Practice this again with one of your favorite scripture verses and see it come more alive for you!

Happy research!

The Discussions Questions for 11/2:

1. A Rhema word is a specific word you receive directly from the Holy Spirit that has power and that encourages and strengthens you. Think about a time/times the Spirit has given you a rhema word and share as you feel led.

2. As you think of the Holy Spirit as your "Comforter", describe a time/times you felt His presence comforting you.

3. Take time to pray for one another: Pray that the Holy Spirit would become more real to you; that you will be aware of His presence and how He speaks to you personally.