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The Holy Spirit & Joy in Luke’s Gospel

The Holy Spirit & Joy in Luke’s Gospel. Strength for God’s People. The Holy Spirit. Luke refers to the Spirit 18 times in his gospel; 58 references in Acts. Mark has 6 references; Matthew has 12. The Holy Spirit initiates each section of his gospel:

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The Holy Spirit & Joy in Luke’s Gospel

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  1. The Holy Spirit & Joy in Luke’s Gospel Strength for God’s People

  2. The Holy Spirit • Luke refers to the Spirit 18 times in his gospel; 58 references in Acts. • Mark has 6 references; Matthew has 12. • The Holy Spirit initiates each section of his gospel: • 1. At the beginning: The Holy Spirit comes upon Mary (1:34), Elizabeth (1:41); Zechariah (1:67), John (1:15, 80), and Simeon (2:25, 26, 27).

  3. The Holy Spirit • 2. At the start of Jesus’ ministry: He descends on Jesus at this baptism (3:22), leads Jesus in and out of the desert (4:1, 14). Jesus says that the “Spirit of the Lord is upon me” (4:18). • 3. As Jesus travels toward Jerusalem: A series of references (10:21; 11:13; 12:10, 12). • Jesus baptizes with the holy Spirit (3:16). • Matthew mentions God gives “good gifts” to those who pray (Matt. 7:11), but Luke says God gives the Holy Spirit (11:13).

  4. The Holy Spirit • The risen Christ promises the Holy Spirit (24:49) and fulfilled throughout the book of Acts. • The Holy Spirit is the source of the power of Jesus to work miracles. • The Holy Spirit’s presence in the life and ministry of Jesus is intended to show the same for the benefit of Christians to carry heavy loads.

  5. Joy in Luke’s Gospel • Luke stresses the great joy around the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. • The angel promises Zechariah joy. Gladness, and rejoicing at the birth of his son (1:14, 58). • The baby John “leaps for joy” in Elizabeth’s womb (1:41-44). • Mary’s song of praise begins with “my spirit rejoices…”

  6. Joy in Luke’s Gospel • Joy issues into praise for Zechariah (1:64, 68), Simeon (2:28), and Anna (2:38). • Jesus’ birth is “good news of great joy” (2:10). • The angels and the shepherds both respond by “praising God” (2:13, 20). • Joy is the characteristic that is to fill the believer’s life because of the work God is doing in the world. It too, is a source of strength for disciples.

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