Encouraged, Empowered, Equipped

God's Spirit at Work in Our Life — Small Group Study Guide

9 sessions

By Rick Washburn, Jr.

Most believers know the Holy Spirit exists — but few feel like they truly know Him. This nine-session small group guide walks your group through one of the most transformative and often overlooked relationships in the Christian life: a daily, personal, living fellowship with the Spirit of God.

Designed to accompany the seven-chapter book Encouraged, Empowered, Equipped, this guide takes groups of any size through the full study — from the Spirit's role in creation and Scripture, to His permanent indwelling of every believer, to the very practical question of what a Spirit-filled life actually looks like day to day.

Each session follows a clear, repeatable structure that makes it easy for any group member to lead — no ministry experience required.

Every session includes:

• Opening icebreaker - Gets people talking before the study starts
• Key verse - Read aloud in community
• Chapter summary - Orients those who didn't finish reading
• 5 discussion questions - More than you need — pick the best 3–4
• Take it home prompts - Concrete application for the week ahead
• Guided closing prayer - A framework, not a script

All scripture is quoted from the New King James Version (NKJV). The guide is designed for groups that value honest conversation over performance — leader notes throughout encourage a safe, grace-filled culture where people feel free to say "I'm not sure" or "I've struggled with this."

This guide is a great fit for:

• Sunday school classes, midweek Bible studies, and home fellowship groups
• Lay leaders with no formal training who want a simple, ready-to-use format
• Churches working through the companion book as a congregational series
• Anyone who feels uncertain, confused, or simply hungry to know the Holy Spirit better