Living In The Spirit - Monday

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Monday, October 26, 2026

In this episode of For Zion's Sake, hosts Shelley and June Volk begin a new week of broadcasting by exploring what it means to be a distinctly different people through living in the Spirit. Referencing the distinct identity of the Jewish people in Persia under Haman's edict and looking at the critical line of demarcation between the soul and the spirit, this episode encourages believers to move beyond soulish living and walk closely with God.

Key Takeaways

A Distinctive People: Just as the Jewish people in Persia stood out with different laws and a true relationship with God, believers today are called to live distinctly from the world.
Soul vs. Spirit: Using Hebrews 4:12, the message highlights the vital need to distinguish between the natural soul life (nephesh) and the spiritual life imparted by Christ.
Walking in the Spirit: True communication and service to God come exclusively through the Holy Spirit rather than human intellect, flesh, or emotion.

Scripture References & Passages

Isaiah 62:1: "For Zion's sake I will not keep silent..." — the foundational heart of the broadcast.
Esther 3:8: Haman's account to King Ahasuerus regarding a scattered people whose laws differed from all others.
Hebrews 4:12: The Word of God as active and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit.
Genesis 2:7: Adam formed from the dust and becoming a living being (nephesh / soul).
1 Corinthians 15:45: The first Adam became a living soul; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.
1 Corinthians 2:9–12: Receiving not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit from God to understand the things freely given to us.
Romans 1:9: Serving God in one's spirit in the preaching of the gospel.