AOHG 5 - Outside Activities

Section 2.7: Outside Activity  

 

Hebrews 5:14 "But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." 


Continue to develop listening skills by asking the Holy Spirit to train you to listen to His quiet still voice. Remember that you will get as much out of this activity as you put into it. 

 

Emphasis One

 

  1. Observe four people.  What is the first thing you feel or think when you see them? Pain, joy, worry, elation, fatigue, confusion, or loneliness etc.?
  2. What especially makes you think or feel these things? Physical clues? Body postures? "Gut feelings"? 

Emphasis Two

Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you about a friend or a relative and ask yourself the following questions: 

  1. What did I initially feel when this person came close to me or I first saw him or her?
  2. Was I already aware of what I sensed in his or her life?
  3. Step back and ask yourself, "Do I have a bias or predetermined stereotype of this person?"
  4. How could a bias or stereotype of a person affect anything you hear God tell you about that person? 
  5. What are you feeling and thinking? What could cause these feelings and thoughts?  

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________ 


Emphasis Three

Again ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you about a friend or relative and ask yourself the following questions:

  1. What did I initially feel when this person came close to me or I first saw him or her?
  2. Was I already aware of what I sensed in his or her life? 
  3. Step back and ask yourself, "Do I have a bias or predetermined stereotype of this person?"
  4. This time discuss with another student (taking the course) your experience (not using names), and be prepared to share your experience in the next class. 

Emphasis Four

When you enter the building for your next worship service, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal someone to you who needs prayer or other ministry. Look for an opportunity to minister to him or her. As you enter into ministry, ask the Holy Spirit what the specific need is 




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