Measuring the Spirit (MACBS)

The class explores Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being born of water and the Spirit, emphasizing baptism and spiritual rebirth. It discusses the mystery and power of the Spirit, drawing parallels with natural birth and seed growth, and encourages discipleship through faith and obedience.

The class explores John chapter 7, focusing on Jesus' declaration during the Feast of Tabernacles that those who believe in him will receive living water, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. It connects this to Old Testament prophecies and types, emphasizing the significance of Jesus as the source of spiritual renewal and salvation.

The class explores the concept of measuring the Spirit through biblical passages, focusing on the unmeasurable nature of God's Spirit and its manifestation in Jesus Christ. It discusses the distribution of the Spirit in the Old Testament and its implications for the early Ecclesia, emphasizing the importance of love and unity among believers.

The class discusses praying in the spirit, exploring passages like Romans 8:26, Ephesians 6:18, and Jude 20:20. It emphasizes the importance of praying with the spirit of adoption and holiness, contrasting it with the fleshly instincts, and encourages believers to pray according to God's will.

The class discusses practical ways to live in the Spirit, emphasizing the importance of trust in God's Word, pruning through trials, and sowing to the Spirit through acts of kindness and support in the ecclesia. It draws from Galatians, Philippians, Hebrews, 1 Peter, and Isaiah to illustrate these points.