2 | One reason God has given us the gift of tongues is to keep the enemy from knowing what’s going on. God is all-knowing; Satan is not. Satan does not understand the divine frequency of the Spirit’s language. Share any specific incident(s) when you prayed in tongues (interceded) and overcame the devil’s plans in your life or the lives of others.

Leaders: Scriptures to consider: Luke 10:19; Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Matthew 11:12; Revelation 12:11.

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

—Ephesians 6:18 NLT

3 | When we need wisdom on what to do in a situation, praying in the Holy Spirit is a vital key to receiving divine direction. Carefully read Proverbs 20:5; 1 Corinthians 14:13 and John 7:38-39. Describe how praying in tongues releases God’s counsel, which has been deposited within our hearts.

4 | Abiding in communion with the Person of the Holy Spirit allows hidden “mysteries” to be revealed. These mysteries include things like where we should go to church, who we should marry, which job we should take, which house we should buy, how to pray for others, how to be a better spouse or parent, and how to deal with difficulties at work. If you’re willing, share with the group how praying in the Spirit has unlocked the answers to one or more of these situations for you.

5 | In 1 Corinthians 14:15, we see that there is value in both praying in the Spirit and praying with the understanding. What are some benefits of praying with the understanding? How does praying in the Spirit help us pray more accurately in our understanding?

6 | First Thessalonians 5:17 instructs us to “pray without ceasing.” Does this mean we should be praying twenty-four/seven, or is it referring to something else? Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 and discuss what God is telling us.

7 | Some believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit have looked down upon those who have not received this amazing Gift—treating them as second-class Christians. Have you ever been treated like this? If so, how did it affect your relationship with God and other believers? Have you ever treated someone this way, knowingly or unknowingly? What should be our attitude regarding the infilling of the Spirit?

Chapter 5 - Chapter Summary

THE SPIRIT’S LANGUAGE

CHAPTER SUMMARY:

• Expressions of intimacy with the Spirit, including praying in tongues, have a proper time and place.

• Don’t ignore, despise, or abstain from the gift of tongues because some have misused it.

• When you pray in tongues, you are speaking the mysteries of God, and you can ask Him to give you the interpretation of your prayers.

• The Spirit’s power is given to the humble. Humility unlocks the door to God’s mysteries.

• We can pray in the Spirit when we need wisdom, desire to worship God on a deeper level, or want to intercede for others. The Spirit exponentially expands our abilities in all these areas.