God’s Empowering Presence The Holy Spirit God’s Empowering Presence

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 1 Corinthians 12:1

1 Cor. 12:8-11 1 Cor. 12:28 Rom. 12:6-8 Eph 4:11 1 Peter 4:11 message of wisdom apostles prophecy speaking message of knowledge prophets serving faith teachers teaching evangelists gifts of healing miracles encouraging pastors miraculous powers giving helping leadership distinguishing of spirits guidance showing mercy tongues interpretation of tongues

1 Cor. 12:8-11 1 Cor. 12:28 Rom. 12:6-8 Eph 4:11 1 Peter 4:11 message of wisdom apostles prophecy speaking message of knowledge prophets serving faith teachers teaching evangelists gifts of healing miracles encouraging pastors miraculous powers giving helping leadership distinguishing of spirits guidance showing mercy tongues interpretation of tongues

1 Cor. 12:8-11 1 Cor. 12:28 Rom. 12:6-8 Eph 4:11 1 Peter 4:11 message of wisdom apostles prophecy speaking message of knowledge prophets serving faith teachers teaching evangelists gifts of healing miracles encouraging pastors miraculous powers giving helping leadership distinguishing of spirits guidance showing mercy tongues interpretation of tongues

1 Cor. 12:8-11 1 Cor. 12:28 Rom. 12:6-8 Eph 4:11 1 Peter 4:11 message of wisdom apostles prophecy speaking message of knowledge prophets serving faith teachers teaching evangelists gifts of healing miracles encouraging pastors miraculous powers giving helping leadership distinguishing of spirits guidance showing mercy tongues interpretation of tongues

1 Cor. 12:8-11 1 Cor. 12:28 Rom. 12:6-8 Eph 4:11 1 Peter 4:11 message of wisdom apostles prophecy speaking message of knowledge prophets serving faith teachers teaching evangelists gifts of healing miracles encouraging pastors miraculous powers giving helping leadership distinguishing of spirits guidance showing mercy tongues interpretation of tongues

1 Cor. 12:8-11 1 Cor. 12:28 Rom. 12:6-8 Eph 4:11 1 Peter 4:11 message of wisdom apostles prophecy speaking message of knowledge prophets serving faith teachers teaching evangelists gifts of healing miracles encouraging pastors miraculous powers giving helping leadership distinguishing of spirits guidance showing mercy tongues interpretation of tongues

Bezalel and Oholiab

Bezalel and Oholiab the first people in the Bible who are “filled with the Spirit of God”

Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,  and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills —  Exodus 35:30-31

to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze,  to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic crafts.  Exodus 35:32-33

 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.  Exodus 35:34

He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers — all of them skilled workers and designers. Exodus 35:35

The Judges

Othniel The Spirit of the Lord came on him, so that he became Israel’s judge and went to war.  Judges 3:10

Gideon Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him. Judges 6:34

Jephthah Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah . . . and he advanced against the Ammonites. Judges 11:29

Samson He grew and the Lord blessed him, and the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him while he was in Mahaneh Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol. Judges 13:24-25

Samson The Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him so that he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as he might have torn a young goat. Judges 14:6

Samson Then the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him. He went down to Ashkelon, struck down thirty of their men, stripped them of everything and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. Judges 14:19

Samson The Spirit of the Lord came upon powerfully upon him. The ropes on his arms became like charred flax, and the bindings dropped from his hands. Judges 15:14

Samson Finding a fresh jawbone of a donkey, he grabbed it and struck down a thousand men. Judges 15:15

The Spirit of God =

The Spirit of God = Power

Saul The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person. 1 Samuel 10:6

Saul Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. 1 Samuel 16:4

The Spirit of God

The Spirit of God can be good, positive, enriching;

The Spirit of God can be good, positive, enriching; gives people ability, competence and power;

The Spirit of God can be good, positive, enriching; gives people ability, competence and power; fills people for skillful or creative tasks;

The Spirit of God can be good, positive, enriching; gives people ability, competence and power; fills people for skillful or creative tasks; gives people great power of leadership and courage.

The Spirit of God can be abused by those who are willfull and out of control;

The Spirit of God can be abused by those who are willfull and out of control; can be withdrawn from those who persist in disobedience.

Moses

Then his people recalled the days of old, the days of Moses and his people — where is he who brought them through the sea, with the shepherd of his flock? Isaiah 63:11-14

his Holy Spirit among them, who sent his glorious arm of power Where is he who set his Holy Spirit among them, who sent his glorious arm of power to be at Moses’ right hand, who divided the waters before them, to gain for himself everlasting renown, who led them through the depths? Isaiah 63:11-14

Like a horse in open country, they did not stumble; like cattle that go down to the plain, they were given rest by the Spirit of the Lord. This is how you guided your people to make for yourself a glorious name. Isaiah 63:11-14

Numbers 11

But Moses replied, “Are you jealous for my sake But Moses replied, “Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the Lord’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!” Numbers 11:29

Joel 2:28-32

God’s Empowering Presence The Holy Spirit God’s Empowering Presence

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:7

received the Holy Spirit? Are you aware of what you received when you received the Holy Spirit?