This week we are following up after hearing Keith explain how we are to “BE transformed by the Spirit.” I hope you enjoyed last weeks study of the work of the Spirit in each of our lives. This week, we are going to spend time looking at what BEcomes true of us after we “trust in Christ.” We are also …

As we did on Wednesday, spend some time just sitting with the Lord. If you are a visual person, picture walking with Jesus in your favorite place, sitting with Him and just being together. Sit quietly, it your mind wanders, just gently bring it back. It’s not a rigid time, just learning to be quiet and enjoy Jesus. Remember that… …

Take a long slow read through these chapters. Perhaps use a Bible app and have it read to you. Read John 14-17 Pray along with Jesus in John 17. Write out a prayer of your own asking the Holy Spirit to continue His work in you:

In the previous devotional pages from Jonah, we got used to answering the questions: KNOW (what does the text say about God?)BE (What does the text say about us?)DO (what is the text calling me to do?) Take time today to think through those questions from this passage. Read John 16:5-16 Know: Be: Do:

Hopefully you are getting into the habit of asking the Holy Spirit to teachyou as you sit down to read. Pray now. Read John 15:18-16:4 In 16:1, Jesus says, “All this I have told you so that you will not goastray.” In what we’ve read so far this week, what would make the disciples lose heart and potentially go astray? …

Now that we’ve read that the Holy Spirit reminds us and teaches us truth, it makes sense that we would want to ask Him to help us whenwe sit down to read and understand scripture. Sit quietly for a few moments being still before the Lord. If your mind wanders, and it will, just bring it back. Start with two …

Stop, pray, and ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you from the text. Ask Him to help you engage with your mind and your heart. Remind yourself you are in God’s presence and read the passage; notice how God might be speaking to you through His Word. Read John 14:15-31 From this passage, what are the names and/or tasks …