The Savior's Instructions about the Holy Ghost

1. As you study the following verses, make a list about what the Savior taught about (1) what the Holy Ghost does and (2) what disciples must do to receive the Holy Ghost. John 14:15-17, 26-27; John 15:26-27; John 16:7-8; John 16:13-14.

The Holy Ghost is a comforter and will be with us as long as we keep the commandments. The Holy Ghost will bring things to our remembrance and teach us things; the Holy Ghost gives us peace. The Holy Ghost also testifies of Christ, and we should too because we have felt the Spirit within us. He reproves the world of sin, and of righteousness and judgment. The Holy Ghost does not speak of his own mind, but the will of the Father. We must make sure that we are always living righteously in order for the Holy Ghost to dwell with us.

2. Add to your list above as you study the Bible Dictionary definition of "Holy Ghost" pg. 704.

"The Holy Ghost is manifested to men on the earth both as the power of the Holy Ghost and as the gift of the Holy Ghost. The power can come upon one before baptism, and is the convincing witness that the gospel is true. It gives on a testimony of Jesus Christ and of his work and the work of his servants upon the earth...The gift of the Holy Ghost is the right to have, whenever one is worthy, the companionship of the Holy Ghost."

3. Review your list of what the Holy Ghost does. Then write responses to the following tasks:

Describe how the Holy Ghost helped the Apostles fulfill their missions after the Savior's death and resurrection.

The Holy Ghost helped the Apostles fulfill their missions after the Savior's death and resurrection by testifying of Christ, and helping them gain a testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel.

Write a paragraph about a time when the Holy Ghost blessed you in one of the ways mentioned above. Give an example of how the Holy Ghost has inspired you.

The Holy Ghost blesses me every day. He gives me a feeling of comfort and peace, and testifies of Christ. I have had many experiences when I am going through difficult trials, but I always know that things will get better because the comfort I receive from the Holy Ghost. I have also noticed promptings that I have gotten from the Holy Ghost, which have kept me from doing things that I would later regret doing.