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1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 
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Day 35

"Which the Holy Spirit teaches..."

Text: 1 Corinthians 2:13

THE TEACHING MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT

It was the Lord Jesus Christ who told His disciples that the Holy Spirit would teach them (John 14:26). In this text, Paul made specific reference to the teaching ministry of the Spirit of God.

“These things we also speak, not in words which
man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches,
comparing spiritual things with spiritual.”
1 Corinthians 2:13

1. “These things we also speak”

a) This is a reference to the contents of the gospel.
b) The centrality of Christ is maintained.

2. “Not in words which man’s wisdom teaches”

a) This is a reference to the manner of teaching.
b) “Man’s wisdom”
i) The Corinthians seemed to be very inclined towards this.
ii) Paul recognised it and rejected this approach.

3. “But which the Holy Spirit teaches”

a) He was aware of the Presence of the Holy Spirit who dwells within.
b) He was conscious of the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit.
c) He teaches through the faithful servant of the Lord (e.g. Paul).

4. “Comparing spiritual things with spiritual”

a) This text reveals how the Spirit of God teaches.
b) Let us ponder how the Holy Spirit teaches.
i) The realm is “in the spirit”.
ii) Hence the focus is on spiritual things.
iii) He teaches those who are spiritual (spiritually inclined).
iv) He compares spiritual truths.

WHAT WE MAY BE MISSING

We could miss the ministry of the teaching of the Holy Spirit if the following are not in place: –

1. If we are not born of the Spirit (born again- John 3).

2. If we are not walking in the Spirit (Romans 8).

3. If we choose to follow the dictates of our heart.