Jason Hunter
20th Century of the Holy Spirit
Learning about the Holy Spirit more – trying to personally grow in myself –
- Spirit is crucial to his disciples and us – the spirit connects us to God. God is the engine, we are the wheels, the drivetrain gets the power to the wheels (The Holy Spirit) He connects us to the power of God.
- Spirit is actively working constantly. He is always around us. He is constantly there with us. He indwells us. The problem is we often don’t recognize the Spirit. What did I hear? What should I do with what I heard? Who will I tell?
- Jesus has an amazing view of the Spirit Himself. It is to your advantage that I go away. The helper, the Spirit, will come to you. If Jesus has that high of opinion about the Spirit, should not we? It is worth exploring.
- There is more to the Spirit that I have known or experienced. I realize I need a desire to grow in this area. The Spirit did not just arrive. Even 2,000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. He has always been here. Part of the Trinity. Acts 1:4 – To wait for the promise of the Father, the Holy Spirit. Day of Pentecost, we see the spirit.
The Spirit in the Old Testament
- Active in Creation Genesis 1:2 – the Spirit was there hovering over the waters at the beginning. Genesis 6:3 – Ez 36:37 – I will put my spirit within you. Guide them into righteousness. Restrain evil. My spirit won’t do this forever. Then the Flood.
- Empowered People to do God’s Will - Joshua – Spirit on him to be an effective leader and take the people into the Promised Land. The Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon so he could take a small band of warrior’s and defeat a much larger army, accomplishing the will of God. Even Samson, the Spirit came on him and gave him supernatural power and strength to defeat the Philistines. King Saul was filled by the Spirit so that he could become King. And later on, the spirit was taken away when Saul disobeyed.
- Called and gave messages to the prophets. Spirit was active agent to give the messages. Ez 2:3-4; Is 61:1 Spirit working and calling the prophets messages.
The Spirit in the New Testament
- Spirit confirmed Jesus’ baptism. Luke 3:21-22 – Holy Spirit descended on Jesus like a dove. Seal of God on his baptism.
- Spirit Lead Jesus. Luke 4:1 – led by the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. The temptation was important – in all ways he was tempted like us, he was proven as a spotless lamb. Spirit leads and helps him to use scripture.
Spirit doesn’t change – actions he continues to do
- New Creation – born of water and of Spirit – about the time when Jesus spoke with Nicodemus. Born of the Spirit – Spirit makes it new 2 Cor 5:16-17 – a new creation – old has passed away the new has come.
- Guide into Righteousness – John 16:8-11 – help us understand and fight against sin. Conviction of the Holy Spirit. Is it similar as the days of Noah – how long will I
- Spirit empowered people to do God’s will. – He does that for you and me - 1 Cor 7:7 Romans 12:6 – Gifts of the spirit – so that we can serve him. I Cor 12:4-7 – manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. I Peter 4:10 – use it to serve one another
- Called People and gave them the message – Luke 12:12 Make disciples – bring good news – gospel of Jesus. The Spirit will help you to know what to say. Just open yourself up.
- Confirmation of Baptism Acts 2:37-38 – confirmation of the Holy Spirit – What shall we do? Repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins – you will receive the Holy Spirit. If you are a true believer – you have the spirit of God in you. Romans 8:9 – anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.
- Spirit leading followers - John 16:13 – Spirit of truth will guide you. Romans 8:14<
