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Explore the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, from hovering over creation to empowering the judges and filling the prophets. Discover the various references and manifestations of the Spirit of God.
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The Holy SpiritLesson ThreeThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament I. The Holy Spirit in Creation. A. He hovered over the void of the waters at creation. (Genesis 1:2). B. Said to be responsible for the creation of man. (Job 33:4; cf. Creation of Adam - Genesis 2:7).
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament II. The Holy Spirit & The Judges. A. He is said to be “upon” the Judges. 1. To provide physical strength. (Judges 14:6; 15:14). 2. To provide victory over an enemy. (Judges 14:19).
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament III. The Holy Spirit & The Prophets. A. He is said to be within Joseph. (Genesis 41:38). B. He is said to be “in” Daniel. (Daniel 5:14).
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament III. The Holy Spirit & The Prophets. C. He is said to “fill” prophets. 1. Balaam. (Numbers 24:2). 2. Saul. (I Samuel 10:1-11; 11:6; 19:23). a. When the Spirit was to come upon him, he was said to be “turned” (“changed” NASB) into “another man.” (I Samuel 10:6). b. Departed from him after his sin and God’s rejection of Him. (I Sam 16:14).
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament III. The Holy Spirit & The Prophets. C. He is said to “fill” prophets. 3. Messengers of Saul. (I Samuel 19:20). 4. Azariah. (II Chronicles 15:1). 5. Zechariah. (II Chronicles 24:20). 6. Micah. (Micah 3:5-8).
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament III. The Holy Spirit & The Prophets. D. He is said to be “upon”… 1. David from the time of his anointing. (I Samuel 16:13). a. God is said to have spoken by David. (II Samuel 23:2). 2. Isaiah. (Isaiah 61:1). 3. Jahaziel. (II Chronicles 20:14).
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament III. The Holy Spirit & The Prophets. E. He is said to lead one who receives a vision. (Ezekiel 11:24). F. He is said to “fall upon” a prophet. (Ezekiel 11:5).
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament IV. Various References to the Spirit of God. A. He is prophesied to “rest upon” the Messiah. (Isaiah 11:2). B. The Spirit is said to “fill” an artisan of the tabernacle. (Exodus 31:3; 35:31).
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit in the Old Testament IV. Various References to the Spirit of God. C. He is believed to be able to “carry” someone from place to place. ( I Kings 18:12; II Kings 2:16). D. He is said to give “rest” to animals. (Isaiah 63:14).