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In Episode 17 of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite explore the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation as described in Ephesians chapter 1.

Ps Brian unpacks Paul’s prayer for the church in Ephesus and explains why wisdom and revelation are essential for navigating life, leadership, faith, and calling. This episode draws a clear distinction between information and revelation, human wisdom and God’s wisdom, and knowing about God versus truly knowing Him.

Through Scripture, historical context, and pastoral insight, listeners are encouraged to pursue a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit so the eyes of their understanding may be opened. The episode also offers practical guidance on how believers can grow in wisdom and revelation through desire, prayer, humility, and spiritual community.

The episode concludes with Paul’s prayer spoken over listeners, inviting them to receive clarity, insight, and spiritual understanding from God.

Scriptures Referenced

Ephesians 1:15–19
Acts 9
Acts 19
2 Corinthians 12
1 Corinthians 2
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
James 1:5
Proverbs 4:7
Matthew 16:15–17

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In Episode 16 of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite continue their conversation on the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. This episode focuses on Pentecost, the birth of the Church, and the progressive transformation that takes place when believers partner with the Holy Spirit.

Ps Brian explains what happened in the upper room, why Pentecost changed history, and how the same Holy Spirit is at work today. He teaches that transformation is not always instant, but ongoing, as the Holy Spirit works from the inside out. The conversation explores renewing the inner life, renewing the mind, and walking daily in relationship with God.

This episode also highlights the New Covenant, sonship, the Spirit of adoption, and the many names of the Holy Spirit that describe His work in believers. It concludes with an invitation prayer for those who want to follow Jesus and welcome the Holy Spirit’s transforming presence.

Scriptures Referenced

Acts 1:8
Acts 2
Acts 2:39
Philippians 1:6
John 14
Ephesians 3:20
2 Corinthians 3:18
2 Corinthians 4:16
Romans 12:2
Ephesians 4:23
1 Corinthians 2
Romans 8

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In Episode 15 of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite explore the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. This conversation unpacks who the Holy Spirit is, why He is not a feeling or an idea but God Himself, and how He has been active from creation through to the church today.

Ps Brian traces the work of the Holy Spirit through the Old Testament, the life of Jesus, and the outpouring at Pentecost. He explains how the Holy Spirit moved externally in the Old Covenant and now lives within believers under the New Covenant. The episode highlights Acts 1 and Acts 2 as history’s great turning point and explains the promise of power to live and witness for Christ.

This episode also invites listeners into a deeper, ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit, encouraging prayer, waiting on God, and daily dependence. It concludes with an invitation to commit your life to Jesus and welcome the Holy Spirit’s work.

Scriptures Referenced

Genesis 1:2
John 4:24
1 Samuel 16:13
John 14
Matthew 28:18–20
Acts 1:4–8
Acts 2:39
1 Corinthians 3:16

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