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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 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