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The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Introduction

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Introduction The Holy Spirit was active in the world from the Creation, one of three Divine persons: Gen 1:1-2; 1:26; 3:22; 11:7 As we will see, He was involved with men throughout the Old Testament: Israel in the wilderness, Judges, Kings, Prophets

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The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Introduction

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  1. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Introduction The Holy Spirit was active in the world from the Creation, one of three Divine persons: Gen 1:1-2; 1:26; 3:22; 11:7 As we will see, He was involved with men throughout the Old Testament: Israel in the wilderness, Judges, Kings, Prophets So what did the Holy Spirit do in the Old Testament? 1) The Holy Spirit Revealed God’s Will- gave Law, Neh 9:19-20; spoke through prophets 2 Sam 23:2; Mic 3:5-8 2) Holy Spirit Equipped Men for God’s Work- Building: tabernacle Ex 35:30-36:1; temple Zech 4:6-7 Strength: Samson Judg 14:5-6; Saul 1 Sam 11:5-7 Leadership: Joshua Num 27:18-20; OthnielJudg 3:9-10; David 1 Sam 16:13-14; the Messiah Isa 11:1-2 3) Holy Spirit Facilitated God’s Work- He prompted men to go, to act, to speak, sometimes leading them or carrying them (literally or in a vision) Gideon Judg 6:33-34, Jephthah 11:29, Samson 14:19; Azariah 2 Chron 15:1-2; Elijah 1 Kgs 18:12; Ezekiel Eze 8:3 & 11:24; He even gathered wild animals to desolate Edom Isa 34:16-17 4) Holy Spirit Gave Men Signs- 70 elders- Num 11:24-25; Saul- 1 Sam 10:1, 6-7, 9-13 5) Holy Spirit Was the Source of Blessings Received by Israel and Promised to All- rest in Canaan- Isa 63:14; blessings return after judgment Isa 32:12-15; 44:3-4; Eze 39:27-29 blessings to Israel Joel 2:25-27- followed by pouring out my Spirit on all mankind- 2:28-29 Invitation: Key to Pleasing God and Receiving His Blessings- Man’s Response to the Holy Spirit Contrast Israel in the wilderness Isa 63:9-10 with Israel after captivity Eze 36:26-30

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