About the Book:
Today, as in biblical times, God holds the power to transform, heal, and deliver. This Bible study through Luke and Acts reminds us that God can turn messes into miracles through the supernatural activity of Holy Spirit. In The Promised Presence, Jenny Randle shares topical Bible teaching, her own faith journey, and practical application to help us:
- Understand the Spirit’s influence on the early church and in our lives today
- Discover biblical answers to common questions about Holy Spirit and His work
- Grow in our understanding of spiritual gifts
- Engage in reflective journal prompts for personal spiritual growth
- Learn how to operate in the power of the Spirit to advance God’s kingdom
The Promised Presence uses a four-week format (five lessons each week) with a bonus fifth week for those studying the book in a group, plus accompanying video teaching and thought-provoking questions. Ideal for individual or group use, become fired up to live for Christ, no matter what struggles come our way.
My Review:
This is a good study for Christians who want to know more about Holy Spirit, whether new to the faith or a seasoned believer. Rather than a verse by verse study, Randle approaches the subject in a topical manner. She shares many of her own experiences and the experiences of others in illustrating her teaching. She has included some thought provoking questions to help readers explore various aspects of Holy Spirit and his activities. Many of these include reading and reflecting on Bible passages.
Christians are encouraged to be active participants in Holy Spirit work including exercising spiritual gifts. Randle includes teaching on the baptism in Holy Spirit and the spiritual battle we are in. She includes many charts to clearly identify Bible events and experiences involving Holy Spirit. There are also teaching videos that can be accessed by QR codes included. (The codes in the advanced reading copy I had took me to an entirely different teaching series so I cannot evaluate the ones for this book.)
This study can be used in a group or individually. It is good for Christians who want to know more about Holy Spirit and his work. Randle has done a good job of presenting information in a very accessible way, helping women have a personal relationship with God through Holy Spirit.
My rating: 4/5 stars.
About the Author:
Jenny Randle is an Emmy®-award-winning video editor who left a career in Hollywood to become an author, ordained minister, and chart-topping podcaster. She has written numerous books, including Flash Theology, Courageous Creative, and Getting to Know God’s Voice. Jenny and her family live on an island in northern Florida.
(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)
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