A message series on the person, the work, the gifts and the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

“The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you.”

(2 Corinthians 13:14 Message)

The Spirit of God

Ruwach – a wind, breath, a violent exhalation, blast of breath.

Pneuma – a current of air, blast of breath, a strong breeze.

• He’s ___unseen_____.

‘Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, have you now believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.”’ (John 20:29)

• He’s __unpredictable__.

‘Jesus answered… “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it is coming from and where it is going; so is everyone who has been born of the Spirit.”’ (John 3:8) 

• He’s __powerful_.

“For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” …But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” (Acts 1:5-8) NIV

“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord Almighty.” (Zechariah 4:6) NIV

“…for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction;” (1 Thessalonians 1:5) 

Breath of Fresh Air

 “…be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18)

1. __Rest__.

“The Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. So, You led Your people, to make for Yourself a glorious name.” (Isaiah 63:14)

2. __Direction__.

“Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the. Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” (Romans 8:26-27) 

3. __Freedom_.

“You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you.” (Romans 8:9) NIV

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17) 

4. _Power_.

“my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of mankind, but on the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:4-5) 

5. _Ministry_.

“The spirit of the lord is upon me, because he anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the favorable year of the lord.” (Luke 4:18-19) 

* All scriptures are from the NAS (New American Standard Bible) unless otherwise noted