Bible Study
8-week Bible Study series
"A Life in the Spirit: Authority, Power & Divine Direction"
From the Book of Acts (Chapters 1-12)
Week 1 - The Foundation: Spiritual Authority Begins with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:1-11)
Focus: You cannot operate in spiritual authority until you receive the Spirit's power and understand divine assignment.
Key Themes:
"Wait for the promise..." - Authority begins with waiting, not working.
"You will receive power..." - Authority is empowered, not assumed.
The Spirit is the source of boldness, clarity, and calling.
Outcome: Participants understand that true spiritual authority flows from a
Spirit-empowered identity.
Week 2 - The Coming of the Spirit: Power, Boldness & Divine Direction (Acts 2:1-21)
Focus: What happens when the Spirit fills the believer.
Key Themes:
"The Spirit breaks barriers.
Authority flows out of Spirit-filled speech.
The Spirit interprets the moment.
Outcome: Believers learn spiritual authority through Spirit-inspired utterance, courage, and discernment.
Week 3 - Authority to Heal: Signs, Wonders, and Spiritual Power (Acts 2:22-47)
Focus: Authority to speak and shepherd.
Key Themes:
Spirit-given revelation
The Spirit convicts - not manipulation.
Authority creates community and transformation.
Outcome: Believers see that true authority produces transformation, community, generosity, and devotion.
Week 4 - Authority to Heal: Signs, Wonders, and Spiritual Power (Acts 3:1-16)
Focus: How spiritual authority functions in ministry.
Key Themes:
Authority is spiritual, not material.
Boldness to act.
Healing points back to Jesus.
Outcome: Spiritual authority beings restoration and glory to God.
Week 5 - Authority Under Pressure: Faithfulness in Opposition (Acts 4:1-22)
Focus: Authority tested by trials.
Key Themes:
Boldness under threat.
Spirit-given courage.
Outcome: Believers remain steadfast when challenged.
Week 6 - Authority in Prayer: Power that Shakes the House (Acts 4:23-37)
Focus: Prayer as the engine of authority.
Key Themes:
Prayer ignites power.
Renewed boldness.
Unity and generosity.
Outcome: Participants learn prayer as God's empowerment strategy.
Week 7 - Authority Over Darkness: Discernment, Integrity & Deliverance (Acts 5:1-16)
Focus: Authority that confronts deception.
Key Themes:
Discernment.
Holiness and integrity.
Outcome: Spiritual authority protects and purifies the community.
Week 8 - Authority to Advance: Moving the Mission Forward (Acts 6:1-15; 8:1-8)
Focus: Authority expands the mission.
Key Themes:
Raising new leaders.
Wisdom and Spirit together.
Persecution pushes mission forward.
Outcome: Authority multiplies, advances, and influences the world.
