Living In The Spirit - Wednesday

In this episode of For Zion's Sake, hosts Shelly and June Volk explore what it means to be called as a distinctly different people by living in the realm of the Holy Spirit rather than the natural flesh. Drawing from biblical principles, the discussion highlights how the new birth brings divine life and a living hope through the resurrection of the Messiah. Listeners are encouraged to move beyond human reasoning and worldly mindsets, allowing the Word of God and the Spirit to guide them into all truth.

Key Takeaways

• A Distinct Manner of Living: Believers are called to live differently from the world—not governed by the natural flesh or soul, but anchored entirely in the realm of the Holy Spirit.

• The Power of the New Birth: Through Jesus' resurrection, believers are given a "living hope" that breaks the power of sin and imparts divine, spiritual life.

• Worshiping in Spirit and Truth: True worship and fellowship with God cannot happen through human effort or intellect; it requires communion spirit-to-spirit with the living God.

• Walking by the Spirit, Not Flesh: Rather than leaning on human counsel or temporary worldly wisdom above God, believers must depend on the Holy Spirit for direction and transformation.

Featured Bible Passages & References

• Isaiah 62:1: "For Zion's sake I will not keep silent..."

• Esther 3:8: The unique manner of living practiced by God's people under a higher law.

• Hebrews 4:12: The Word of God as sharper than a double-edged sword, dividing soul and spirit.

• Romans 7:6: Serving in the newness of the Spirit rather than the oldness of the letter.

• John 4:23: True worshipers worshiping the Father in spirit and truth.

• 1 Corinthians 6:17: The one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him.

• Romans 6:6: Knowing that our old self was crucified with Christ so we would no longer be slaves to sin.

• 1 Peter 1:3: Being born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

• Galatians 1:15-16: Paul's calling and his reliance on God's revelation rather than consulting flesh and blood.

• Zechariah 4:6: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord."

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