Encouraged, Empowered, Equipped — Free Introduction

A free preview of the seven-part Bible study on God's Spirit

"The Holy Spirit is not a mystery to be feared or a controversy to be avoided. He is a Person to be known — and knowing Him changes everything."

Before you commit to the full study, read where it begins. This free introduction lays out the core conviction behind all seven chapters: that the Holy Spirit is the most vital and active presence in the daily life of every follower of Jesus — not a theological footnote, not a source of controversy, but a Person to be genuinely known.

You'll get a clear overview of what the study covers, a chapter-by-chapter roadmap of the full seven sessions, and a brief opening prayer to set the tone before you begin.

What's inside

• Why the Holy Spirit is the most overlooked subject in many churches — and what that costs us
• The three great works the Spirit does in every believer: encouraging, empowering, and equipping
• A chapter-by-chapter preview of all seven sessions in the full study
• Guidance on how to use the study for personal reading or group discussion

This introduction is the starting point of the full study Encouraged, Empowered, Equipped: God's Spirit at Work in Our Life by Rick Washburn, Jr. — a seven-chapter Bible study available separately. The companion nine-week Small Group Study Guide is also available.