Spiritual Authority: Restored In Christ — Each Has a Work and a Fire
Message from Chad Everett
OVERVIEW
This week, we learned that God has given every believer two important things:
👉 a work to do
👉 and the fire of the Holy Spirit to help them do it.
Jesus taught His followers to stay close to Him, keep praying, and be ready for His return. We also learned that God does not want us to live distracted, afraid, or spiritually asleep.
The Holy Spirit helps believers:
- follow Jesus,
- stay strong,
- do what God asks,
- and keep going even when life is hard.
We also learned that God uses His fire to help change us and make us more like Jesus.
Most importantly, we learned this truth:
👉 God has a purpose for every believer.
👉 God gives His Spirit to help us finish faithfully.
“Each has a work and each has a fire.”
📖 MEMORY VERSE
“And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!”
— Mark 13:37
BIG WORDS
- Authority = the power or right to do something
- Holy Spirit = God’s Spirit who helps believers
- Watchful = paying attention and staying ready
- Faithful = continuing to trust and obey God
- Refine = to clean or make something better
- Assignment = the work God gives someone to do
- Endure = to keep going even when something is difficult
SECTION 1 — STAY AWAKE AND PRAY
BIG IDEA
Jesus wants His followers to stay close to Him and keep praying.
READ
Mark 13:32–37, Luke 18:1
TALK ABOUT IT
- What did Jesus tell His followers to keep doing while waiting for Him to return?
- What warning did Jesus give about being found asleep?
- According to Luke 18:1, what did Jesus say believers should always do?
- What does prayer help protect believers from?
- Why is it important to stay close to Jesus and keep praying?
THINK ABOUT IT
- What things distract me from spending time with Jesus?
- Do I pray when I feel sad, worried, or discouraged?
- How can I spend more time listening to God this week?
Further Scripture Reading
Matthew 24:42–44, Colossians 4:2
SECTION 2 — GOD GIVES EVERY BELIEVER A WORK
BIG IDEA
God has something important for every believer to do.
READ
Mark 13:34, John 5:36, Luke 2:49
TALK ABOUT IT
- What did the master give his servants to do in Mark 13:34?
- What work did Jesus say the Father gave Him to complete?
- What did Jesus say He must be about in Luke 2:49?
- What do these passages teach us about living the way God wants us to live?
- What do you learn from Jesus’ example about continuing to do the work God gives us?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Am I trying to follow God in the things He asks me to do?
- What gifts or talents has God given me?
- How can I serve others this week?
Further Scripture Reading
Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:23–24
SECTION 3 — GOD GIVES POWER FOR THE WORK
BIG IDEA
God gives believers the power and help they need to do His work.
READ
Mark 13:34, Acts 1:8, Luke 10:19
TALK ABOUT IT
- What did Jesus say believers would receive from the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:8?
- What authority did Jesus say He gave His followers in Luke 10:19?
- What kinds of spiritual enemies or hard things did Jesus mention in Luke 10:19?
- Why would believers need God’s power and authority to do His work?
- Why is it important to trust God’s help instead of only ourselves?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Do I ask God to help me when things feel hard?
- Have I been trying to handle things on my own?
- What would change if I trusted God’s strength more?
Further Scripture Reading
Ephesians 6:10–18, James 4:7
SECTION 4 — THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR HELPER
BIG IDEA
The Holy Spirit helps believers follow Jesus and stay strong.
READ
Acts 2:1–4, 1 Thessalonians 5:19
TALK ABOUT IT
- What happened when the Holy Spirit came in Acts 2?
- How do we know the Holy Spirit came upon each believer?
- What did Paul tell believers not to do in 1 Thessalonians 5:19?
- Why do believers need the Holy Spirit to help them do what God asks?
- What are some ways believers can listen to the Holy Spirit and follow Him?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Do I listen when God speaks to my heart?
- What helps me grow closer to God?
- How can I spend more time with Jesus this week?
Further Scripture Reading
John 14:16–18, Romans 8:14
SECTION 5 — STAY FAITHFUL AND FINISH WELL
BIG IDEA
God wants believers to keep following Him faithfully until the end.
READ
1 Corinthians 3:10–15, Philippians 3:12–14
TALK ABOUT IT
- What happens to each person’s work in 1 Corinthians 3?
- What kinds of things people do for God will last forever?
- What attitude did Paul have about continuing to follow Jesus faithfully?
- What do these passages teach about not giving up?
- What kinds of things matter to God forever?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Am I staying faithful even when things are difficult?
- What areas of my life does God want to help change?
- How can I keep following Jesus every day?
Further Scripture Reading
Hebrews 12:1–2, 2 Timothy 4:7–8
FINAL ENCOURAGEMENT
Jesus is coming again, and He wants His people to stay close to Him, pray, trust the Holy Spirit, and faithfully do the work God gives them to do.
God did not leave believers alone. He gave the Holy Spirit to help, guide, strengthen, and lead them every day.
God has a purpose for your life. God will help you stay faithful.
Stay close to Jesus. Stay faithful to God’s work. Stay filled with the fire of the Holy Spirit.