THE SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: Ephesians 1:13
I. THE SYMBOL OF A SEAL In Biblical times a seal was used as a manner of a signature to denote ownership & responsibility II Corinthians 1:21,22 Ephesians 1:13 Ephesians 4:30 Acts 10 II Timothy 2:19 Revelation 7:2-8
II. THE SYMBOL OF A CLOUD, RAIN AND DEW All these symbols bring refreshing life to parched ground. Psalm 72:6 Hosea 13:11 Hosea 14:5
III. THE SYMBOL OF WINE This symbol of wine has its limitations when referring to the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 55:1 Matthew 9:17 Acts 2:13
IV. THE SYMBOL OF A DOVE Matthew 3:16 A “dove” is known for its gentleness, tenderness, grace, innocence, mildness, peacefulness, patience and faithfulness. The “dove” is ceremonially clean. Genesis 1:2 The Holy Spirit works in our lives by gently leading and persuading us into His will. Matthew 10:16
V. THE SYMBOL OF OIL Hebrews 1:9b Oil in biblical times used for fuel for lamps, for healing & setting apart people for their offices of ministry. John 16:13a, 15b Luke 4:18-19 II Corinthians 1:21 Exodus 30:32
One day we shall know HIM as HE is! V. SYMBOL OF OIL Cont’d. II Corinthians 1:22 Numbers 13:23-25 Luke 24:49 Ephesians 4:24 One day we shall know HIM as HE is!