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The Holy Spirit Equips Individuals

The Holy Spirit Equips Individuals

For leadership

Judges 3:10

10 The Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the Lord delivered Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cushan-Rishathaim.

  Numbers 11:17, 25-29

11:17 Then I will come down and talk with you there. I will take of the Spirit that is upon you and will put the sameupon them; and they shall…

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The Holy Spirit as the Presence of God

The Holy Spirit as the Presence of God

The OT portrays the Holy Spirit as being active in creation, in equipping individuals for skilled tasks and in inspiring prophecy and revelation.

  He is active in creation

Genesis 1:2

2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

  Job 33:4

4The Spirit of God has made me,

And the breath of the…

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Jesus Christ gives the Holy Spirit to His Disciples

Jesus Christ gives the Holy Spirit to His Disciples

John 20:22

22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

  Acts 2:33

33 Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.

  Jesus Christ’s ministry was empowered by the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ was vindicated by the Holy Spirit. Jesus…

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The Holy Spirit at Jesus Christ’s Baptism

The Holy Spirit at Jesus Christ’s Baptism

Matthew 3:16

16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.

  Mark 1:10

10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.

  Luke 3:22

22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form…

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Jesus Christ Promises the Holy Spirit to His Disciples

Jesus Christ Promises the Holy Spirit to His Disciples

Luke 11:13

13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

  Matthew 10:20

20 for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

  Mark 13:11

11 But when they arrest youand deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever…

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Jesus Christ was Vindicated by the Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ was Vindicated by the Holy Spirit

Romans 1:4

4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.

Timothy 3;16

16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:

God was manifested in the flesh,

Justified in the Spirit,

Seen by angels,

Preached among the Gentiles,

Believed on in the world,

Received up in glory.

  1 Peter 3:18

18 For Christ also suffered…

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Jesus Christ’s Ministry was Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ’s Ministry was Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Hebrews 9:14

14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

  In preaching

Luke 4:18

18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,

Because He has anointed Me

To preach the gospel to the poor;

He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,

To proclaim liberty to the captives

And…

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Jesus Christ’s Ministry was Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ’s Ministry was Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Hebrews 9:14

14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

  In preaching

Luke 4:18

18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,

Because He has anointed Me

To preach the gospel to the poor;

He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,

To proclaim liberty to the captives

And…

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Jesus Christ Lived by the Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ Lived by the Holy Spirit

Luke 10:21

21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight.

  Matthew 4:1

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

  Mark 1:12 also Luke 4:1

12 Immediately the…

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The Holy Spirit at Jesus Christ’s Baptism

The Holy Spirit at Jesus Christ’s Baptism

Matthew 3:16

16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.

  Mark 1:10

10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.

  Luke 3:22

22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form…

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Titles which Denote God’s Greatness

Titles which Denote God’s Greatness

God Almighty

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.

  This was the special name by which God revealed himself to the patriarchs. The Hebrew is “El-Shaddai” possibly meaning “God the mountain”, emphasising God’s might.

  Genesis 28:3

3“May God Almighty bless you,

And make you fruitful and…

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The Holy Spirit at Jesus Christ’s Baptism

The Holy Spirit at Jesus Christ’s Baptism

Matthew 3:16

16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.

  Mark 1:10

10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.

  Luke 3:22

22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form…

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The Holy Spirit enables Creative Achievement

The Holy Spirit enables Creative Achievement

Exodus 31:1-5

1 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner ofworkmanship, 4 to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, 5 in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work…

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Jesus Christ was Conceived by the Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ was Conceived by the Holy Spirit

Luke 1:35

35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.

  Matthew 1:18-20

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy…

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OT Prophecies of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ’s Life

OT Prophecies of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ’s Life

Isaiah 11:2

2The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,

The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,

The Spirit of counsel and might,

The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

  Psalm 45:2

2You are fairer than the sons of men;

Grace is poured upon Your lips;

Therefore God has blessed You forever.

  Isaiah 42:1; 61:1

42:1 “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold,

My Elect One in whomMy soul…

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The Holy Spirit controls Nature and History

The Holy Spirit controls Nature and History

Isaiah 34:16

16“Search from the book of the Lord, and read:

Not one of these shall fail;

Not one shall lack her mate.

For My mouth has commanded it, and His Spirit has gathered them.

  Isaiah 40:7

7The grass withers, the flower fades,

Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it;

Surely the people are grass.

  The Bible frequently likens the Holy Spirit to a flame (Isa. 4:4; Matt. 3:11; Acts…

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The Holy Spirit is Present Everywhere in Creation

The Holy Spirit is Present Everywhere in Creation

Psalm 139:7-8

7Where can I go from Your Spirit?

Or where can I flee from Your presence?

8If I ascend into heaven, You are there;

If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.

    May God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit and Christianity be our guiding lights, our safety nets and our inspiration for loving happiness in all of Your kingdom.

God is testing us every day and has given us the right to make…