Question

abrams wife sarais name to sarah, meaning \princess\ (see genesis 17:4 - 5, 15). it also tells us who he is as well: jesus means \god saves.\ christ means \the anointed one.\ emmanuel means \god with us.\ read the following scripture passages. what names are used for the holy spirit in them? what does each tell us about the spirit? be ready to share and discuss your ideas. matthew 10:19 - 20 the spirit of your father and it has a role in empowering disciples to speak. john 14:16 - 17 the advocate (helper, counselor in some translations). romans 8:9, 15 - 16 the spirit of christ shows the link and spirit of adoption indicates its role. 2 corinthians 3:17 the spirit of the lord which liberates and gives life. in my own words... in your life, when have you made a good decision because you were able to consider jesus teaching before choosing? reflect on how you arrived at the good decision and your thoughts and feelings along the way.

Explanation:

The first part asks for the names of the Holy Spirit in given Scripture passages and their implications about the Spirit, which involves religious - text interpretation. The second part is a personal reflection on making good decisions influenced by Jesus' teachings, also within the realm of religious thought and personal spiritual experience.

Answer:

For the Scripture - passage part:
In Matthew 10:19 - 20, "The Spirit of your Father" is mentioned, indicating the Spirit's role in empowering disciples. In John 14:16 - 17, "The Advocate" (Helper, Counselor) shows the Spirit as a source of support. In Romans 8:9, 15 - 16, "The Spirit of Christ" highlights the connection to Christ, and "Spirit of adoption" indicates its role in the believer's relationship with God. In 2 Corinthians 3:17, "The Spirit of the Lord" suggests the Spirit's sovereign and liberating nature.
For the personal - reflection part: Responses will vary based on individual experiences. One might share a time when considering Jesus' teachings like loving one's neighbor or turning the other cheek led to a decision to forgive someone in a difficult situation. The process might have involved self - examination, prayer, and a sense of peace or conviction while making the decision.