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Lord’s Day 20

Q53. What do you believe about the Holy Spirit?

First, he, together with the Father and the Son, is eternal God. Second, he has been given to me personally, so that through true faith he lets me share in Christ and all his blessings, comforts me, and will stay with me forever.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

1

Genesis 1:1–2

Matthew 28:19

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

Acts 5:3–4

“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.”

2

1 Corinthians 6:19

2 Corinthians 1:21–22

“Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.”

Galatians 4:6

“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”

3

Galatians 3:14

4

John 15:26

Acts 9:31

5

John 14:16–17

1 Peter 4:14

Parent Guide

Discuss this question together

Discussion Questions

  1. 1

    What two things does the catechism say about the Holy Spirit?

  2. 2

    What does it mean that the Holy Spirit has been given to you personally?

  3. 3

    How does the Holy Spirit comfort you day to day?

Illustration

When someone gives you a gift and writes your name on the tag, you know it is meant for you specifically. The Holy Spirit is not a vague force in the universe. He has been given to you by name, to live in your heart, to connect you to Christ, and to comfort you.

Application

This week, when you pray, thank the Holy Spirit for living in you. Ask him to help you trust Christ more and to comfort you when you are discouraged.