The Holy Spirit

What it means

The Father will send the Helper, the Holy Spirit, in Jesus' name, and he will teach the disciples all things and remind them of what Jesus said.

Why every Christian should know it

It names the Spirit's work as teaching and reminding, which is why Bible reading and prayer belong together.

Cross references

• John 16:13
• 1 Corinthians 2:12
• 1 John 2:27

Pray it back

Holy Spirit, teach me as I read, and bring the words of Jesus back to me when I need them.

What it means

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

Why every Christian should know it

It is the best measure of spiritual growth available. Fruit grows quietly, and it grows in character before it shows in gifting.

Cross references

• John 15:5
• Ephesians 5:9
• 2 Peter 1:5-8

Pray it back

Spirit of God, grow this fruit in me. Start with the one I lack most.

What it means

The Spirit helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we ought, and he intercedes for us.

Why every Christian should know it

It is the comfort for prayerless seasons. Your inability is exactly where the Spirit works.

Cross references

• Romans 8:34
• Ephesians 6:18
• Zechariah 12:10

Pray it back

Spirit of God, I do not know how to pray about this. Pray in me and through me.

What it means

Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. You are not your own, you were bought at a price, so glorify God in your body.

Why every Christian should know it

It grounds purity in ownership and worth rather than shame. Holiness follows from who lives in you.

Cross references

• Romans 12:1
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
• 1 Peter 1:18-19

Pray it back

Lord, my body is not my own. You bought it. Let it honour you today.