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The Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Scripture - Lesson II
The Isaiah Gifts
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Strength, Fear of the Lord
Is 11:1-9, Pr 2:1-11, Pr 8:12-14,16:16, Col 1:9-14, 2:2-3
Catechism 712, 1299, 1303 1831 1845
1. (a) To whom does the list in Isaiah apply?
(b) How can it apply to us also?
Wisdom & Understanding
James 1:5-7,3:13-17, 1 Cor 1:17-25, Rm 11:33-36, Wis 9:4-6,10,17,
2. What are some examples of the wisdom of the world that contrasts with the wisdom of God?
3. How can we acquire understanding?
Counsel
Is 9:6, Jn 14:15-17,
SG counsel
4. (a) What experience do you have of a group seeking counsel in its decision making?
(b) How can a group do so?
Knowledge
1Cor 8:1-3
SG knowledge
5. (a) "Knowledge puffs up". How can knowledge puff up?
(b) How can we avoid being puffed up by knowledge?
6. How would you distinguish among wisdom, understanding, counsel, and knowledge as used in Isaiah?
Strength
2Cor12:9-10.
SG strength
7. (a) Strength in the Isaiah list is sometimes translated fortitude. What difference, if any, is there in the connotation of these two terms?
(b) "When I am weak, then I am strong" sounds contradictory. How can it be true for us?
Fear of the Lord
Sir 1:9-12, Heb 10:31
8. (a) How do you feel about the term "fear of the Lord"?
(b) What are some synonyms for fear?
(c) Would you feel more comfortable with any of these?
Suggested answers.
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