Unit 1 (Grade 8)- The Holy Spirit

Theme 1: What do they expect me to do now?

The Holy Spirit helps us to deal with changing expectations and helps us to change our expectations to be more and more in line with the teaching of Jesus.

Theme 2: Am I strong enough?

Because God has given us the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are capable of living as Christ calls us to live and to love as Christ calls us to love.  
Scripture References: Genesis 41:15-36, Exodus 3:4-6, Ruth 1:3-18, 1 Kings 3:16-28, 2 Kings 5:1-14, Job 1:13-22, Proverbs 19:23, Susanna 1:15-62, Matthew 8:5-13, 22:23-33, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:12-14, 10:25-28, 38-42, Acts 2:43-47, 4:1-22, 5:17, 27-39, 8:26-38, 9:10-19, 16:16-34, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Theme 3: How do I know I’m on the right track?

The fruits of the Holy Spirit are present when we are doing God’s will.
Scripture References: Proverbs 15:4, 21:21, 25:28, 28:20, 30:33, Psalm 16:11, 30:11-12, Isaiah 11:9, Zechariah 7:9-10, Ben Sira 6:14-15, 29:8, Matthew 5:42, 10:8, 25:34-36, Mark 9:36-37, Luke 6:38, 16:10, John 10:10, 14:5, 15:11, 1 Corinthians 7:15, 9:25, 13:4-7, Galatians 5:22-26, Colossians 3:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, James 5:7-8, 1 Peter 3:4, 1 John 3:18, 4:16

Theme 4: What does it take to really win?

The Trinity reveals God’s nature as always relating in love – “really winning” means being able to stand in solidarity with others.