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Page 1: Group Time Packet...John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truthfulness. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children

Group Time Packet

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOUNG PEOPLE’S

SUMMER SCHOOL OF TRUTH 2020

THE TWO SPIRITS

Group Time Packet

June 6-27, 2020

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THE TWO SPIRITS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors wish to express their indebtedness to the ministry of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee in their preparation of this material. They have opened up the word of God and we are entering in. Furthermore, the authors wish to express their appreciation to the Living Stream Ministry, which has graciously granted permission to make use of various quotations in preparation of these outlines for the young people in the Lord’s recovery. All scripture reading verses are quoted from The Recovery Version of the Bible unless otherwise indicated. The Recovery Version of the Bible is published by Living Stream Ministry, Anaheim, CA. All Ministry reading portions are taken from the ministry of Watchman Nee or Witness Lee, published by Living Stream Ministry, Anaheim, CA. Used by permission, all rights reserved.

Southern California Young People 1853 W. Ball Rd., Suite 101

Anaheim, CA. 92804 Phone: (714) 252-9310 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.scyp.com

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LESSON ONE THE TWO SPIRITS Scripture Reading

Jn. 3:6; 4:24; Rom. 8:16; Gen. 1:26; Eph. 1:10; 3:9; 1 Tim. 6:16; Jn. 1:14; 20:22; 14:17.

Outline I. God's eternal purpose

A. A people to express God B. Man being made in God's image

II. The way God fulfills His eternal purpose A. God's economy (oikonomia) B. God's dispensing of Himself to produce the Body

III. God as the Spirit reaching man A. The way God can enter into the believers B. The Spirit being the transmission of God

IV. The Spirit being the entire Triune God V. The Spirit of reality

VI. The human spirit A. For contacting God B. Being the key to the Christian life C. The greatness of man's spirit

Read Lesson 1 pp. 9-10 paragraphs subtitle Text p. 11 paragraph subtitle The Way God Can Enter into the Believers p. 14 paragraph subtitle The Greatness of Man's Spirit

Questions 1. Name the three New Testament verses that speak of both the divine Spirit and the human

spirit. What do they say? 2. How can the great God get Himself into man? 3. What is the significance of the human spirit?

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LESSON ONE THE TWO SPIRITS

VERSE SHEET John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truthfulness. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only Begotten from the Father), full of grace and reality. John 20:22 And when He had said this, He breathed into [them] and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. Zech. 12:1 The burden of the word of Jehovah concerning Israel. [Thus] declares Jehovah, who stretches forth the heavens and lays the foundations of the earth and forms the spirit of man within him.

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LESSON TWO THE COMPOUND SPIRIT

Scripture Reading Exo. 30: 22-25; Psa. 45:7; Isa. 61:1; Col. 3:5;

Gal. 5:24; Rom. 8:13; Jn. 7:39. Outline

I. The compound ointment in Exodus 30 II. The significance of the ingredients

A. Olive oil B. Myrrh C. Cinnamon D. Calamus E. Cassia

III. The significance of the numbers and measurements A. One hin of oil with four spices B. Three units of five hundred C. Five elements

IV. The compounded Spirit Read Lesson 3 pp. 25-26 paragraphs subtitle Text p. 26 paragraphs subtitles Olive Oil and Myrrh p. 27 first paragraph subtitle Cinnamon p. 28 paragraph subtitle Calamus pp. 28-29 paragraphs subtitle Cassia p. 31 paragraph subtitle Summary

Questions 1. Memorize and recite the five ingredients and their measures of the compound ointment in

Exodus 30:22-25 together. 2. Name the ingredients of the compound ointment. What do they signify?

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LESSON TWO THE COMPOUND SPIRIT

VERSE SHEET Exo. 30:22 Moreover Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying. Exo. 30:23 You also take the finest spices: of flowing myrrh five hundred [shekels,] and of fragrant cinnamon half as much, two hundred fifty [shekels,] and of fragrant calamus two hundred fifty [shekels,]. Exo. 30:24 And of cassia five hundred [shekels,] according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and a hin of olive oil. Exo. 30:25 And you shall make it a holy anointing oil, a fragrant ointment compounded according to the work of a compounder; it shall be a holy anointing oil. John 7:39 But this He said concerning the Spirit, whom those who believed into Him were about to receive; for [the] Spirit was not yet, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

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LESSON THREE THE LIFE-GIVING, INDWELLING SPIRIT

Scripture Reading Jn. 1:1, 14; 1 Cor. 15:45b; 2 Cor. 3:17; Jn. 20:22.

Outline I. The processed God

A. Becoming a life-giving Spirit B. A definite process

II. Christ and the Spirit being one III. Christ as the indwelling Spirit IV. Christ never leaving the believers Read Lesson 4 p. 33 paragraphs subtitle Text pp. 33-34 paragraphs subtitle Becoming a Life-Giving Spirit p. 35 first paragraph subtitle CHRIST AND THE SPIRIT BEING ONE p. 36 paragraphs subtitle CHRIST AS THE INDWELLING SPIRIT pp. 36-37 paragraphs subtitle CHRIST NEVER LEAVING THE BELIEVERS

Questions

1. How does 1 Corinthians 15:45b show us that God has gone through a process? 2. Diagram the process of the divine economy. 3. Describe how the disciples first received Christ as the life-giving Spirit.

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LESSON THREE THE LIFE-GIVING, INDWELLING SPIRIT

VERSE SHEET John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only Begotten from the Father), full of grace and reality. John 6:33 For the bread of God is He who comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world. 1 Cor. 15:45 So also it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living soul"; the last Adam [became] a life-giving Spirit. 2 Cor. 3:6 Who has also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant, [ministers] not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Cor. 3:17 And the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Rom. 8:11 And if the Spirit of the One who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who indwells you. John 20:22And when He had said this, He breathed into [them] and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit.

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LESSON FOUR THE SEVENFOLD INTENSIFIED SPIRIT

Scripture Reading Rev. 1:4-5; Zech. 4:2; Rev. 4:5; Exo. 25:37; Rev. 5:6;

Zech. 3:9; Matt. 16:18; 21:42; 1 Pet 2:4-5. Outline

I. The seven Spirits of God A. Not seven different spirits B. Intensified for God's move

II. The seven lamps of fire burning before the throne III. The seven eyes of the Lamb

A. For moving and transfusing B. Not separate from Christ

IV. The seven Spirits, seven lamps, and seven eyes for God's building A. The lamps and the building B. The stone with seven eyes C. Cleansing and infusing D. Purifying and transforming

Read Lesson 5 p. 39 paragraphs subtitle THE SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD p. 40 second paragraph subtitle Not Seven Different Spirits pp. 40-41 second paragraph subtitle Intensified for God's Move p. 41 paragraph subtitle THE SEVEN LAMPS OF FIRE BURNING BEFORE THE THRONE p. 41 paragraph subtitle THE SEVEN EYES OF THE LAMB pp. 41-42 paragraph subtitle For Moving and Transfusing pp. 42-43 first paragraph subtitle The Lamps and the Building p. 43 paragraphs subtitle The Stone with Seven Eyes pp. 43-44 paragraph subtitle Cleansing and Infusing

Questions 1. If there are not seven different spirits, why is the Spirit of God referred to as the seven

Spirits? 2. Why does the Holy Spirit need to be intensified sevenfold? 3. Name something in your personal universe that you feel needs the Lord’s intensified

working in your situation?

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LESSON FOUR THE SEVENFOLD INTENSIFIED SPIRIT

VERSE SHEET Rev. 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is coming, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne. Rev. 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, the faithful Witness, the Firstborn of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood. Rev. 4:5 And out of the throne come forth lightnings and voices and thunders. And [there were] seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. Matt. 16:18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 1 Pet. 2:4 Coming to Him, a living stone, rejected by men but with God chosen [and] precious. 1 Pet. 2:5 You yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house into a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

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LESSON FIVE THE HUMAN SPIRIT

Scripture Reading Prov. 20:27; Job 32:8; Zech. 12:1; Mal. 2:15; Rom. 1:9; Gal. 6:18; Rom. 8:16; 1 Cor. 2:11; Jn. 4:24; Psa. 51:10;

1 Cor. 5:3; Eph. 6:18; 2 Tim. 1:7. Outline

I. The human spirit in the Scripture II. The human spirit

A. Being the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit B. Being the strategic point of the inner life C. Being the receiving organ

Read Lesson 13 pp. 99-100 paragraphs subtitle THE HUMAN SPIRIT IN THE SCRIPTURE p. 100 paragraph subtitle Being the Dwelling Place of the Holy Spirit pp. 100-101 paragraph subtitle Being the Strategic Point of the Inner Life p. 101 paragraph subtitle Being the Receiving Organ

Questions

1. Name three verses from the Old and New Testaments that use the phrase "the spirit of man."

2. What is so important about knowing the human spirit?

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LESSON FIVE THE HUMAN SPIRIT

VERSE SHEET Zech. 12:1 The burden of the word of Jehovah concerning Israel. [Thus] declares Jehovah, who stretches forth the heavens and lays the foundations of the earth and forms the spirit of man within him. 1 Thes. 5:23 And the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of His Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you always in my prayers. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truthfulness. 2 Tim. 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

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LESSON SIX THE HUMAN SPIRIT (2)

Prov. 20:27; Job 32:8; Zech. 12:1; Mal. 2:15; Rom. 1:9; Gal. 6:18; Rom. 8:16; 1 Cor. 2:11; Jn. 4:24; Psa. 51:10;

1 Cor. 5:3; Eph. 6:18; 2 Tim. 1:7. Outline

I. The three parts of the spirit—the conscience, intuition, and fellowship II. The importance of the conscience

A. Maintaining a transparent conscience B. Dealing with the conscience by thorough confession

III. The effect of a purified conscience Read Lesson 13 pp. 101-102 paragraphs subtitle THE THREE PARTS OF THE SPIRIT— THE CONSCIENCE, FELLOWSHIP, AND INTUITION pp. 102-103 paragraph subtitle Maintaining a Transparent Conscience p. 104 last paragraph subtitle THE EFFECT OF A PURIFIED CONSCIENCE

Questions

1. What are the three parts of the spirit? What are the functions of each? 2. How can we deal with our conscience? Spend a few minutes to do this now. 3. What is the result of a transparent conscience?

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LESSON SIX THE HUMAN SPIRIT (2)

VERSE SHEET Rom. 9:1 I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God. Psa. 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, / And renew a steadfast spirit within me. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truthfulness. 1 Cor. 2:11a For who among men knows the things of man, except the spirit of man which is in him? 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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LESSON SEVEN THE SPIRIT'S WORK IN THE BELIEVERS—REGENERATION

Scripture Reading John 3:3-6; Eph 2:1; 1 Cor. 6:17; Rom. 8:16; Jer. 17:9; 13:23;

Rom. 7:18; Col. 1:12-13; Acts 11:15-17. Outline

I. Regeneration A. Born of the Spirit B. Born again C. The way to be regenerated

II. The need of regeneration A. Because we are corrupted B. Because we lack God's life

III. Regeneration versus the natural concept A. Receiving the life and nature of God B. Not outward decoration C. Living as sons of God

IV. The constant receiving of the Spirit Read Lesson 7 p. 55 paragraphs subtitle REGENERATION pp. 55-56 paragraph subtitle Born of the Spirit p. 56 paragraphs subtitles Born Again and The Way to be Regenerated pp. 56-57 paragraph subtitle Because We Are Corrupted p. 57 paragraphs subtitle Because We Lack God's Life

Questions 1. Why does the Bible refer to regeneration as being "born again"? 2. What are the two aspects of man's need of regeneration? 3. How does regeneration relate to God's purpose?

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LESSON SEVEN THE SPIRIT'S WORK IN THE BELIEVERS—REGENERATION

VERSE SHEET John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God. John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Eph. 2:1 And you, though dead in your offenses and sins. 1 Cor. 6:17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit. Col. 1:13 Who delivered us out of the authority of darkness and transferred [us] into the kingdom of the Son of His love.

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LESSON EIGHT KNOWING OUR SPIRIT

Scripture Reading Daniel 7:15; Rom. 8:6.

Outline I. The sense of the spirit

II. Setting the mind on the spirit—the key to death or life A. The sense of life B. The sense of peace C. The sense of death

III. Living in the spirit A. Taking care of the inner sense B. The Christian life according to the spirit

Read Lesson 16 pp. 124-125 paragraphs subtitle The Sense of Life pp. 125-126 paragraphs subtitle The Sense of Peace

p. 126 paragraph subtitle The Sense of Death

pp. 127 paragraphs subtitle The Christian Life According to the Spirit

p. 128 paragraph subtitle SUMMARY

Questions 1. What are the three senses of the spirit? What verse backs this up? 2. Briefly describe the three senses of our spirit. 3. How should the sense of the spirit affect the way we live?

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LESSON EIGHT KNOWING OUR SPIRIT

VERSE SHEET Rom. 8:6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the spirit is life and peace. Deut. 30:19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today: I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life that you and your seed may live. Dan. 7:15 As for me, Daniel, my spirit within me was distressed, and the visions of my head alarmed me.

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LESSON NINE

THE MINGLED SPIRIT

Scripture Reading 1 Cor. 6:17; Rom. 8:4; 2 Tim. 4:22; 2 Cor. 3:17; Rom. 8:16.

Outline I. One spirit with the Lord

A. Two spirits mingled as one B. No third nature produced

II. The Spirit witnessing with our spirit III. Walking according to the mingled spirit Read Lesson 17 p. 129 paragraph subtitle Text pp. 129-130 paragraphs subtitle ONE SPIRIT WITH THE LORD pp. 131-132 first and last paragraph subtitle THE SPIRIT WITNESSING WITH OUR SPIRIT pp. 132-133 last paragraph on page 132 subtitle WALKING ACCORDING TO THE MINGLED SPIRIT p. 133 paragraph subtitle SUMMARY

Questions 1. What do we mean when we say the life-giving Spirit "mingles" with our spirit? 2. Why can we not tell if it is the Holy Spirit witnessing or if it is our spirit witnessing that we

are the children of God? 3. How can we walk according to the mingled spirit today?

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LESSON NINE

THE MINGLED SPIRIT VERSE SHEET

1 Cor. 6:17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit. Rom. 8:4 That the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the spirit. 2 Tim. 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. 2 Cor. 3:17 And the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God. John 3:6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

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LESSON TEN

BEING FILLED IN SPIRIT

Scripture Reading Eph. 5:18; 3:19; Acts 2:2-4; 13:52; Jn. 14:17;

Rom. 8:11; Acts 1:8; 2:17; Eph. 5:19.

Outline I. Two aspects of the filling

II. Being willing to be used by God III. The way to be filled

A. By thorough confession B. By speaking

IV. Being filled to speak and dispense Read Lesson 18 pp. 135-136 first two paragraphs subtitle TWO ASPECTS OF THE FILLING

pp. 136-137 paragraphs subtitle BEING WILLING TO BE USED BY GOD

pp. 137-138 second, third and fourth paragraphs subtitle By Thorough Confession

p. 138 first and second paragraph subtitle By Speaking p. 139 paragraphs subtitle BEING FILLED TO SPEAK AND DISPENSE

Questions 1. What are the two aspects of the filling of the Holy Spirit? 2. What is one condition that must be met in order to have the outward filling of the Spirit? 3. What is the way to be filled in spirit?

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LESSON TEN

BEING FILLED IN SPIRIT VERSE SHEET

Eph. 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled in spirit. Eph. 3:19 And to know the knowledge-surpassing love of Christ, that you may be filled unto all the fullness of God. Acts 2:2 And suddenly there was a sound out of heaven, as of a rushing violent wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which were distributed; and it sat on each one of them. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, even as the Spirit gave to them to speak forth. Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. John 14:17 [Even] the Spirit of reality, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not behold Him or know [Him; but] you know Him, because He abides with you and shall be in you. Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 2:17 "And it shall be in the last days, says God, [that] I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream [things] in dreams. Eph. 5:19 Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and psalming with your heart to the Lord.

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LESSON ELEVEN

EXERCISING OUR SPIRIT

Scripture Reading 1 Tim. 4:7; 2 Tim. 1:7; 4:22; 1 Tim. 1:5; Heb. 10:22;

1 Jn. 1:7; Eph. 6:18; 1 Thes. 5:17.

Outline I. Exercise unto godliness

A. The exercise of the spirit B. More profitable than bodily exercise

II. Taking care of our conscience A. A good conscience B. The need of the cleansing blood

III. Exercising by praying A. Praying without ceasing by calling B. Pray-reading the Word

IV. Exercising our spirit in the meetings Read Lesson 19 p. 142 paragraphs subtitle A Good Conscience

p. 143 paragraph subtitle The Need of the Cleansing Blood pp. 143-144 paragraphs subtitle EXERCISING BY PRAYING p. 144 paragraph subtitle Praying Without Ceasing by Calling

pp. 144-145 paragraphs subtitle Pray-reading the Word

pp. 145-146 paragraph subtitle SUMMARY

Questions 1. In exercising our spirit, why do we need to first take care of our conscience? 2. What is the best way to exercise our spirit? 3. In what way can we pray unceasingly?

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LESSON ELEVEN

EXERCISING OUR SPIRIT VERSE SHEET

2 Tim. 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Acts 24:16 Because of this I also exercise myself to always have a conscience without offense toward God and men. 1 Tim. 1:5 But the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and [out of] a good conscience and [out of] unfeigned faith; Heb. 10:22 Let us come forward to [the] [Holy of Holies] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from every sin. Eph. 6:18 By means of all prayer and petition, praying at every time in spirit and watching unto this in all perseverance and petition concerning all the saints, 1 Thes. 5:17 Unceasingly pray,

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LESSON TWELVE WALKING ACCORDING TO SPIRIT AND TWO WALKS BY THE SPIRIT

Scripture Reading Rom. 8:4, 16; 1 Cor. 6:17; Rom. 8:14; Gal. 5:16, 22-23, 25.

Outline I. Walking according to spirit

II. Being led by the Spirit III. Two kinds of walk by the Spirit

A. Walking about—the first walk B. Walking in line—the second walk C. Walking by the Spirit as the rule

Read Lesson 20 pp. 147-148 paragraphs subtitle WALKING ACCORDING TO SPIRIT

pp. 148-149 paragraphs subtitle BEING LED BY THE SPIRIT

p. 149 paragraph subtitle TWO KINDS OF WALK BY THE SPIRIT p. 149 paragraph subtitle Walking About—the First Walk

pp. 149-150 first, second and fourth paragraph Walking in Line—the Second Walk

Questions 1. When we say "walk according to spirit," what do we mean by the word "walk"? 2. How does the inner sense of life help us walk by the spirit? 3. What verses in Galatians show us the two walks by the spirit? 4. Define the Greek words "peripateo" and "stoicheo."

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LESSON TWELVE WALKING ACCORDING TO SPIRIT AND TWO WALKS BY THE SPIRIT

VERSE SHEET Rom. 8:4 That the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the spirit. Gal. 5:16 But I say, Walk by the Spirit and you shall by no means fulfill the lust of the flesh. Gal. 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal. 5:23 Meekness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Gal. 5:25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.

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VERSE MEMORIZATION SHEET John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 4:24God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truthfulness. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God. Exo. 30:23 You also take the finest spices: of flowing myrrh five hundred [shekels,] and of fragrant cinnamon half as much, two hundred fifty [shekels,] and of fragrant calamus two hundred fifty [shekels,] Exo. 30:24 And of cassia five hundred [shekels,] according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and a hin of olive oil. Exo. 30:25 And you shall make it a holy anointing oil, a fragrant ointment compounded according to the work of a compounder; it shall be a holy anointing oil. 1 Cor. 15:45 So also it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living soul"; the last Adam [became] a life-giving Spirit. John 20:22 And when He had said this, He breathed into [them] and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. Rev. 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is coming, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne. 1 Thes. 5:23 And the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 2:11a For who among men knows the things of man, except the spirit of man which is in him? 1 Cor. 6:17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit. Rom. 8:6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the spirit is life and peace. Eph. 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled in spirit. Eph. 5:19 Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and psalming with your heart to the Lord. 2 Tim. 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Gal. 5:16 But I say, Walk by the Spirit and you shall by no means fulfill the lust of the flesh. Gal. 5:25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.