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Wednesday, 27 August 2025

The Holy Spirit in Scripture

 

The Holy Spirit in Scripture (Revelation, Inspiration, Illumination)

Facilitator’s Guide

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing God’s truth to mankind.

  2. Understand how the Holy Spirit inspired the writing of Scripture.

  3. Distinguish between revelation, inspiration, and illumination.

  4. Apply the principle of illumination in their personal Bible study and teaching.

Key Scriptures (KJV)

  • 2 Peter 1:21 – “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”

  • 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”

  • John 14:26 – “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

  • 1 Corinthians 2:10 – “But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.”

Teaching Content

1. The Holy Spirit and Revelation

  • Revelation = God’s act of making His truth known.

  • The Spirit disclosed God’s plan progressively through prophets, apostles, and ultimately in Christ (Hebrews 1:1–2).

2. The Holy Spirit and Inspiration

  • Inspiration = the divine superintendence of human authors so that what they wrote was the Word of God.

  • Not dictation only, but the Spirit guiding their thoughts, words, and writings (2 Timothy 3:16).

3. The Holy Spirit and Illumination

  • Illumination = the Spirit enabling believers to understand and apply God’s Word today.

  • Without the Spirit, Scripture remains a closed book to the natural man (1 Corinthians 2:14).

  • Practical: Illumination leads to conviction, guidance, and transformation.

4. Practical Application

  • Encourage students to always pray before reading Scripture, asking the Spirit to guide them.

  • Teach how to discern Spirit-led insights from personal bias.

  • Emphasize humility, since the Spirit glorifies Christ and not self.

Facilitation Steps

  1. Introduction (10 min): Open with a story of personal insight gained through prayerful Bible study.

  2. Interactive Teaching (20 min): Walk through the three roles of the Spirit (Revelation, Inspiration, Illumination).

  3. Group Activity (15 min): Divide participants into 3 groups — each group discusses one role of the Spirit and presents a real-life application.

  4. Case Study (10 min): Give a passage (e.g., John 16:13–15). Ask: How does the Spirit operate here?

  5. Prayer & Reflection (5 min): Lead a prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to illuminate Scripture in each student’s life.

Assessment / Evaluation

  • Q&A session about the distinctions between revelation, inspiration, and illumination.

  • Short quiz in workbook.

  • Group presentation of their assigned role of the Spirit.

Student Workbook Section

Memory Verse

John 14:26 (KJV):
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

Lesson Notes (Fill-in-the-Blank Style)

  1. Revelation is God’s act of making His __________ known.

  2. Inspiration means that all Scripture is given by __________ of God.

  3. Illumination is when the Holy Spirit enables __________ to understand and apply God’s Word.

  4. The Spirit’s work in illumination always points us back to __________.

Reflection Questions

  1. Can you recall a time when the Holy Spirit gave you clarity about a passage you didn’t understand before?

  2. How can you guard against misusing “illumination” to justify personal opinions?

  3. In what ways do you rely on the Spirit daily when teaching or studying?

Practical Exercise

  • Read 1 Corinthians 2:10–16.

  • Journal: What is one “deep thing of God” that the Spirit has revealed to you this week?

PowerPoint Outline (Slide Flow)

Slide 1: Title – The Holy Spirit in Scripture: Revelation, Inspiration, Illumination
Slide 2: Objectives of Module 8
Slide 3: Key Verse – 2 Peter 1:21
Slide 4: Definition of Revelation – God making His truth known
Slide 5: Examples of Revelation in Scripture
Slide 6: Definition of Inspiration – God-breathed Scripture
Slide 7: Key Verse – 2 Timothy 3:16
Slide 8: How the Spirit guided the writers of Scripture
Slide 9: Definition of Illumination – Spirit helping believers understand the Word
Slide 10: Key Verse – 1 Corinthians 2:10
Slide 11: The Spirit’s role in teaching, convicting, guiding
Slide 12: Group Activity Instructions
Slide 13: Reflection & Application – How do you rely on the Spirit?
Slide 14: Memory Verse – John 14:26
Slide 15: Closing Prayer

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