1. THE SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
TEXT: John 3:8

2. Webster’s II Dictionary… A “symbol” is… “something which represents or stands for something else, as by resemblance or association.”

3. What are Some Symbols of the Holy Spirit?
There could be as many as a dozen symbols used to describe the Holy spirit but we will limit the list to three today.

4. I. THE SYMBOL OF WIND OR BREATH
John 3:8
Hebrew word (ruach) and Greek word (pneuma) are translated not only “breath” but also “wind”.
Job 33:4
Ezekiel 37:9,10
Ecclesiastes 1:6

5. II. THE SYMBOL OF FIRE Attracts – Exodus 3:2,3
Purifies or Consumes – Matthew 3:11,12; Isaiah 6:6,7; 4:4b;
II Timothy 2:20,21
Breaks Down or Softens Psalm 68:2b; Hebrews 12:29
Endorses Authority I Kings 18:38,39; II Kings 1:10

6. III. THE SYMBOL OF WATER
Essential to Life John 4:14; John 7:37-39; Isaiah 44:3
Brings about Growth – Job 8:11
Cleanses Us – Hebrews 10:22
Abundant Fruitfulness – Psalm 1:3
Brings Delight and Hope Proverbs 25:25; Psalm 46:4