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Themes in Luke-Acts Role of the Holy Spirit. By: Joseph Covello Ashlee Taylor Jessica Ontiveros. The Role of the Holy Spirit. Luke emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role In salvation Mentioned many times Luke and Acts. Stage 1: Age of Promise.
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Themes in Luke-ActsRole of the Holy Spirit By: Joseph Covello Ashlee Taylor Jessica Ontiveros
The Role of the Holy Spirit • Luke emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role • In salvation • Mentioned many times • Luke and Acts
Stage 1: Age of Promise • The Holy Spirit singles out Jesus to accomplish Old Testament promise • Coming of a Savior or Messiah • Lk 3:22 • Jesus is the Son of God • John the Baptist prepared people
Stage 2: The Time of Jesus • Jesus, guided by the Spirit, performs miracles such as: • Healing • Teaching • Dying • For salvation • Passion, Death, Resurrection • Lk 11:13 • Teaches us how to pray
Stage 3: The Age of the Church • People continue Jesus’ ministry • Acts 2:3-4 • Disciples continued ministry • Began in Jerusalem • Branched out • Peter and Paul • Spirit-inspired apostles • Continued Jesus’ Church
Holy Spirit in Luke • Lk 1:35 • Mary is Mother of God through the Spirit • Lk 2:27 • Simeon recognizes Jesus with help of Spirit • Lk 4:1 • Jesus goes to the desert with Spirit • Lk 4:14 • Jesus emerges from desert