1. The Work of the Holy Spirit

2. The Holy Spirit’s Work In Creation The Spirit Moving Over The Waters –Genesis 1:2, Deuteronomy 32:11 “Us…Our”: Plural pronouns demonstrate God’s triune nature. –Genesis 1:26 Early Recognition of the Spirit’s work –Job 33:1-7, emphasis on vs. 4 –Psalm 104:24, 30

3. The Holy Spirit’s Work In Israel’s History The Deliverance of Israel –A Source of Instruction (Nehemiah 9:20) The Judges –A Source of Strength & Authority (Judges 6:34, 15:14) The Kings –A Sign of God’s Choice (1 Samuel 10:6, 16:13) The Prophets –A Source of Revelation (2 Chronicles 24:20, 2 Samuel 23:2) The Remnant –A Source of Strength (Zechariah 4:6)

4. The Holy Spirit’s Work In The Establishment Of The Church By Working With Christ & The Apostles –See Lesson #2 By Helping Early Christians –The Deacons (Acts 6:3) –The Preaching (Acts 7:51,55) By Bringing Joy In The Kingdom of God –Romans 14:17 By Revealing, Inspiring, Confirming, and Wielding The Word of God.

5. The Holy Spirit’s Work In The Revelation of the Word Distinguishing Revelation from Inspiration –Revelation is God communicating in order to make a secret or unknown matter known. –Inspiration is God guiding His spokesman in order to guarantee the flawlessness of their message. The Holy Spirit Provided Revelation From God –John 16:13 The Holy Spirit Provided Revelation of All Truth –John 16:13, 2 Peter 1:3 The Holy Spirit Provided Revelation for Oral & Written Presentation –Spoken (Luke 12:12) & Written (Ephesians 3:4)

6. The Work of the Holy Spirit