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The Spirit Is a Person

The Holy Spirit: Our Helper

Day 142of 180
Week 29of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that the Holy Spirit is a person, not just a force

2

Identify ways the Holy Spirit demonstrates personhood

3

Develop a deeper appreciation for God's presence in believers' lives

John 16:13

However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will tell you things that are coming.

John 16:13 (WEB)

Demonstrates the Holy Spirit's personal characteristics of guidance and communication

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Blank paper
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Holy Spirit names chart
  • Whiteboard or large paper

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover that the Holy Spirit is a real person who wants to help us!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

The Holy Spirit is not just an invisible force, but a person who can think, feel, and communicate.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The Holy Spirit can be grieved (have feelings)
  • He speaks and guides us
  • He teaches and reminds us of God's truth
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might someone hurt the Holy Spirit's feelings?
  • What does it mean that the Holy Spirit teaches us?
3Activity: Holy Spirit Characteristics Poster (10 min)
personhood evidence

Create a poster showing the Holy Spirit's personal qualities

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide paper into sections
  2. Draw pictures showing how the Holy Spirit acts like a person
  3. Write Bible verse examples next to each picture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn outlines to fill in

Challenge: Include specific Scripture references for each characteristic

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points about the Holy Spirit's personhood

📝 Review Questions:
  • Is the Holy Spirit just a power or a person?
  • How does the Holy Spirit help us?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending the Holy Spirit to be our helper and friend

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit came to the disciples

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.

John 14:26 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Holy Spirit Helper Charades - Act out ways the Holy Spirit helps without speaking, while others guess

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Explaining the Trinity can be complex for young learners - focus on the Holy Spirit's personal qualities

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use relatable examples of help and guidance
  • Encourage questions about the Holy Spirit
  • Be patient with abstract concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may confuse the Holy Spirit with an impersonal force

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding that the Holy Spirit is a person who cares and helps

Extension Activities

  • Create a Holy Spirit prayer journal
  • Act out scenarios showing the Holy Spirit's guidance
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional Holy Spirit worksheets

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