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CREATION. Hebrew “RUAH” THE LIFE-BREATH OF GOD Genesis 1:2 a mighty wind swept over the water. CREATION. Hebrew “RUAH” THE LIFE-BREATH OF GOD Genesis 2:7 Then he breathed into his nostrils a breath of life, and thus man became a living being. THE SPIRIT OF PROMISE. Numbers 11:17
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CREATION Hebrew “RUAH” THE LIFE-BREATH OF GOD Genesis 1:2 a mighty wind swept over the water
CREATION Hebrew “RUAH” THE LIFE-BREATH OF GOD Genesis 2:7 Then he breathed into his nostrils a breath of life, and thus man became a living being.
THE SPIRIT OF PROMISE Numbers 11:17 I will take some of the Spirit which is on you and put it on them.
THE SPIRIT OF PROMISE Judges 14:6 Samson saw a young lion coming roaring towards him.
THE SPIRIT OF PROMISE 1 Samuel 16:13 and the Spirit of YAWEH seized on David and stayed with him from that day on.
THEOPHANIES Luke 1:35 The holy spirit will come upon you and the power of the most high will over shadow you
THEOPHANIES Mark 1:9-11 The sky opens and the Spirit descends like a dove.
THEOPHANIES I will send you another advocate. The Spirit of God
THEOPHANIES John 20:22 He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit”
I Believe in the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit – God’s Gift Isaiah 11:1-3 Knowledge, Wisdom, Counsel, Fortitude, Understanding, Piety, Fear of the Lord
The Holy Spirit - God’s Gift Galations 5:22 Fruits – Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control
I Believe in the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit and the Church Announce, Bear Witness, Make Present Spread the Mystery of Communion in the Trinity Build, Animate, and Sanctify
WISDOM Power to see things as God sees them, to judge all events in our lives according to our belief in God; to see what is really important in life
UNDERSTANDING Helps us to grasp the meaning of our beliefs so that our Christian faith makes a difference in how we live; provides insight into God’s presence in the world.
COUNSEL Helps us to know just what to do in a difficult situation. Strengthens us to seek help in difficult decision and to take and give good advice based on Christ’s values.
FORTITUDE Courage that enables a person to do the things of God even when one is afraid. Helps us to speak out in defense of faith and proclaim our faith publicly in prayer and action.
KNOWLEDGE Be certain in our minds and hearts that God calls us to live a life of goodness and love wherever we are.
PIETY Reverence— seeing God as a most loving Father, and all people as our brothers and sisters. It encourages us to praise God freely and to respect all people.
FEAR OF THE LORD Being in awe and wonder of God (NOT, being afraid of God!). Recognizing God for who he really is: almighty, holy, righteous, pure, all-knowing, all-powerful, all-wise, and recognizing our need for Him. Valuing God’s plan for the world, and desiring to build up the kingdom of God on earth.