1. The Identity & Role of the HOLY SPIRIT The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

2. From the known …. to the unkown John 14:1-23 I am going … I will come again. I am going … I will come again. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. I will ask the Father, and he will give you another helper to be with you forever I will ask the Father, and he will give you another helper to be with you forever … you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. … you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

3. How did they “know him” and in what way was the Spirit “with them”? Studying the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Studying the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Plenty of detail regarding the activity of the Spirit of God Plenty of detail regarding the activity of the Spirit of God Less clarity as to his identity Less clarity as to his identity

4. The roles of the Holy Spirit Creative: Genesis 1:2 - bringing order out of chaos. Ps 33:6 Life-Giving: Genesis 2:7 - bringing life to inanimate dust.

5. Ruach – Hebrew for “spirit” (378 occurances) Air-mouth = Breath Judges 15:19 = words Ps 33:6 Air-mouth = Breath Judges 15:19 = words Ps 33:6 Air - wind = Ex. 10:13,19 Air - wind = Ex. 10:13,19 Air – emptiness = Jer. 5:13; Prov 11:29 Air – emptiness = Jer. 5:13; Prov 11:29 Air – Life = natural ‘spirit’ of a human Gen 7:21-22; Eccl 12:7 Air – Life = natural ‘spirit’ of a human Gen 7:21-22; Eccl 12:7 Air - atmosphere = Josh 2:11; Eccl. 10:4; Ps 51:12 parallel with joy Air - atmosphere = Josh 2:11; Eccl. 10:4; Ps 51:12 parallel with joy Air - unseen = spirit beings 1 Kings 22:21 Air - unseen = spirit beings 1 Kings 22:21 = Spirit of God, God at work Gen 1:2 (65 times)

6. The roles of the Holy Spirit Fighting evil: Gen 6:3; Neh 9:19-20, 30. also continued in the N.T. and today, see Eph 6:10-18; Gal 5:16-24. AAAA key aspect – John 16:8-11 convicting human hearts regarding:-  s s s sin = unbelief  r r r righteousness = the uniqueness of Jesus  J J J Judgement = Satan has been condemned

7. Truth Revealing: Zech 7:12; 2 Sam 23:2; Heb 1:1-2 GOD  HOLY SPIRIT PROPHET (priest)  PEOPLE IIIINSPIRATION: 1 Peter 1:11; 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Tim. 3:16 = SCRIPTURE IIIILLUMINATION: – Interpretation 1 Cor. 2:10-13 CCCCOMMUNICATION: Neh 9:30, Zech 7:12 continued in the N.T. and STILL CONTINUES. Acts 8:29; 12:2; 16:6-10; 20:23.

8. Task Enabling: 101 (+) examples ! –B–B–B–Bazalel Ex 31:1-5 –G–G–G–Gideon Judg. 6:14-16,23 –I–I–I–Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit’s work in people was varied but with the following aims:- –I–I–I–Instruct – Moses, Neh 9:20 including prophecy –L–L–L–Lead/guide - Isa 63:11,14 both leaders and the people –E–E–E–Empower/strengthen - Haggai 2:4,5; Zech 4:6

9. Summary of “Task-enabling” in O.T. Most commonly the H.S. was described as “coming upon” or resting ‘on’ a specific servant of God. Most commonly the H.S. was described as “coming upon” or resting ‘on’ a specific servant of God. H.S came to some for them to perform physical tasks, others for spiritual tasks. H.S came to some for them to perform physical tasks, others for spiritual tasks. Not all (in fact very few) of the people of God had experience of the H.S. in their lives (Num 11:29). Not all (in fact very few) of the people of God had experience of the H.S. in their lives (Num 11:29). H.S seemed mainly to come upon leaders & prophets. H.S seemed mainly to come upon leaders & prophets. H.S.’s coming was very temporary on some, but more permanent to others. The resulting character and life’s work of the individual gives an idea as to how temporary the H.S. was with them. H.S.’s coming was very temporary on some, but more permanent to others. The resulting character and life’s work of the individual gives an idea as to how temporary the H.S. was with them. At times the H.S. came upon men who were ungodly in character, e.g. Balaam, Samson, Saul. At times the H.S. came upon men who were ungodly in character, e.g. Balaam, Samson, Saul.

10. 2 Key Concepts... 1. The House of God: the place of His Name, where God walks and lives among his people

11. 2 Key Concepts... 1. The House of God: the place of His Name, where God walks and lives among his people 2. The Pillar of Cloud: Symbol of the real presence of God. The place of the Presence - Pillar of Cloud was in and on the Tabernacle. Exodus 40:34-38;

12. 2 Key Concepts... 1. The House of God: the place of His Name, where God walks and lives among his people 2. The Pillar of Cloud: The Pillar Cloud was the Holy Spirit living with God’s people Isaiah 63:7-14 Nehemiah 9:19-20

13. The Presence of God  Communion: The Tent of Meeting The Presence of God with Moses. Exodus 33:7-23

14. The Presence of God  Sign of Separation: The Presence of God was the sign that distinguished God’s people from all others. Exodus 34:29-35

15.  Guidance & Direction: God’s Spirit used the Pillar of Cloud to guide and instruct the people of God Num. 9:15-23; 12:5 Isaiah 63:7-14 Nehemiah 9:19-20 The Presence of God

16. The Work of the Holy Spirit He brings us the real presence of God He brings us the real presence of God He brings communion with God He brings communion with God He teaches and instructs He teaches and instructs He guides and gives direction He guides and gives direction He protects and keeps us He protects and keeps us He gives us rest & will bring us safely home He gives us rest & will bring us safely home

17. The Spirit of God A very busy “person” ? … or just the activity of a very busy God?

18. But we are in the New Covenant … Promise of a new relationship between God and Humanity – Jer. 31:33-34 How? By placing His Spirit inside all his people Ezek 36:26-27 Cleansing: a new heart and a new spirit. Extent? Not just in the leaders but in all of God’s people - Eze 37:1-14. When? Joel 2:28-29 In the last days …!”

19. Summary of Spirit’s working in O.T. Most commonly the H.S. was described as “coming upon” or resting ‘on’ a servant of God. Most commonly the H.S. was described as “coming upon” or resting ‘on’ a servant of God. The coming of the H.S. was specific to each individuals, usually for one specific task to be done. The coming of the H.S. was specific to each individuals, usually for one specific task to be done. Not all (in fact very few) of the people of God had experience of the H.S. in their lives (Num 11:29). Not all (in fact very few) of the people of God had experience of the H.S. in their lives (Num 11:29). H.S seemed mainly to come upon leaders & prophets. H.S seemed mainly to come upon leaders & prophets. H.S.’s coming was very temporary on some, but more permanent to others. The resulting character and life’s work of the individual gives an idea as to how temporary the H.S. was with them.. H.S.’s coming was very temporary on some, but more permanent to others. The resulting character and life’s work of the individual gives an idea as to how temporary the H.S. was with them.. H.S came to some for them to perform physical tasks, others for spiritual tasks. H.S came to some for them to perform physical tasks, others for spiritual tasks. At times the H.S. came upon men who were ungodly in character, e.g. Balaam, Samson, Saul. At times the H.S. came upon men who were ungodly in character, e.g. Balaam, Samson, Saul.

20. The roles of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Creative: Creative: Life-Giving: Life-Giving: Truth Revealing: Truth Revealing: Ever Fighting evil: Ever Fighting evil: Task Enabling: Task Enabling: The “DUNAMIS” of God

21. Ruach – Hebrew for “spirit” (378 occurances) Air-mouth = Breath Judges 15:19 = words Ps 33:6 Air-mouth = Breath Judges 15:19 = words Ps 33:6 Air - wind = Ex. 10:13,19 Air - wind = Ex. 10:13,19 Air – emptiness = Jer. 5:13; Prov 11:29 Air – emptiness = Jer. 5:13; Prov 11:29 Air – Life = natural ‘spirit’ of a human Gen 7:21-22; Eccl 12:7 Air – Life = natural ‘spirit’ of a human Gen 7:21-22; Eccl 12:7 Air - atmosphere = Josh 2:11; Eccl. 10:4; Ps 51:12 parallel with joy Air - atmosphere = Josh 2:11; Eccl. 10:4; Ps 51:12 parallel with joy Air - unseen = spirit beings 1 Kings 22:21 Air - unseen = spirit beings 1 Kings 22:21 = Spirit of God, God at work Gen 1:2 (65 times)

22. Pneuma – Greek word for Spirit Wind – John 3:8 Wind – John 3:8 Breath – 2 Thess 2:9 Breath – 2 Thess 2:9 characteristic – 2 Tim 1:7 characteristic – 2 Tim 1:7 Non-human beings – angels Heb 1:14, demons Matt 8:16 Non-human beings – angels Heb 1:14, demons Matt 8:16 God – the Holy Spirit Matt 4:1 God – the Holy Spirit Matt 4:1 The life part of a human - Luke 8:55 The life part of a human - Luke 8:55 The inner knowing part – Acts 17:16 The inner knowing part – Acts 17:16 Disembodied human – Heb 12:23 Disembodied human – Heb 12:23 The Resurrected body – 1 Cor 15:45 The Resurrected body – 1 Cor 15:45

23. Pictures Describing the Holy Spirit Breath of God/Life of God Breath of God/Life of God Wind: - Jn 3:1-9; Acts 2:2 Wind: - Jn 3:1-9; Acts 2:2 Water: - Jn 4:14 Jn 7:38, 39 Water: - Jn 4:14 Jn 7:38, 39 Dew: / gentle rain. Dew: / gentle rain. Olive oil - anoint, fuel, honoring people, healing Olive oil - anoint, fuel, honoring people, healing Dove: innocence, purity, deep emotion, love Dove: innocence, purity, deep emotion, love Fire: judgment, testing, destruction or cleansing, zeal or passion Fire: judgment, testing, destruction or cleansing, zeal or passion Voice: Isa 6:8 means through whom God speaks Voice: Isa 6:8 means through whom God speaks Seal: ownership and security Seal: ownership and security Clothing: Judges 6:33; Eph 4:22-24;. Clothing: Judges 6:33; Eph 4:22-24;. Pillar Cloud: - Guidance and protection Pillar Cloud: - Guidance and protection

24. He is the “Spirit of Jesus” John 14:16 - The “Paraklete” … ‘Para’ to be alongside ( Parallel). ‘Kaleo’ to call – so means ‘called to one’s side’. Jn 14:16, 26; 15:26 Acts 9:31- comforter / helper / encourager - one who is able to be right next to us at all times, able to assist in all situations; friend and companion Jn 14:16, 26; 15:26 Acts 9:31- comforter / helper / encourager - one who is able to be right next to us at all times, able to assist in all situations; friend and companion 1 John 2:1 - advocate or intercessor, a legal assistant, counsel for defense - one who pleads our cause before God - Rom 8:26, 27 1 John 2:1 - advocate or intercessor, a legal assistant, counsel for defense - one who pleads our cause before God - Rom 8:26, 27 So what Christ was to the disciples, the Holy Spirit should be to us, by faith.

25. Jesus – the “model” of a New Covenant Person Prophesied in the O.T – –Isa 11:12 - Seven - fold character of the H.S. which would rest on the Messiah – –Isa 42:1-4 (Matt 12:15-21). H.S. on Christ to preach to all nations and bring justice to the earth – –Is 61:1 (Luke 4:18, 19). H.S. on Christ to preach/free/heal Incarnation of Christ – –Matt 1:18, 20; Luke 1:35 - H.S. involved in the conception in Mary of the son of God.

26. What OT connections are found in Acts 2:1-18? Pentecost - Feast of Firstfruits Pentecost - Feast of Firstfruits Pentecost – Giving of the Law Pentecost – Giving of the Law Powerful Wind – Sinai & Horeb Powerful Wind – Sinai & Horeb Pillar of cloud & fire Pillar of cloud & fire Tower of Babel Tower of Babel Promise of universal outpouring of Holy Spirit Promise of universal outpouring of Holy Spirit All filled with Holy Spirit All filled with Holy Spirit