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God’s Spirit transforms His people to share His moral character and empowers them to fulfill His purposes

THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS MEANING

The very moment

we open the Scriptures, God’s Holy Word to us, we immediately see the Spirit of God in action.

Not 10, 20 verses later, one chapter, one book later.

Is God telling us something?

God the Father had the Third Person of the Trinity be singled out in creation in this account

We need the HS in our lives, in the church.

Not by might, now by power...

Earth’s condition

Earth was without form and void and darkness ...

Formless, Emptiness and Darkness

No shape, nothing on the inside, dark all over

Does this describe our lives?

Nothing’s taking shape, empty on the inside, filled with darkness, oppression, no hope.

Here comes hope!

And the Spirit of God was hovering over.

When HS hovers/broods over you, That which was without shape takes shape, which was empty becomes filled, which was dark, light shines through.

THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES ABILITY

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Ability, intelligence, knowledge.

The God who created the universe and mankind is able by His HS to gift individuals with the innate gifting to do what He needs done.

Each one of us have gifts and talents.

Youths: Cecilia, Okege, Josiah, Joshua, Christine.

The differences between spiritual gifts and talents:

A talent is the result of genetics and/or training, while a spiritual gift is the result of the power of the Holy Spirit.

A talent can be possessed by anyone, Christian or non-Christian, while spiritual gifts are only possessed by Christians.

While both talents and spiritual gifts should be used for God’s glory and to minister to others, spiritual gifts are focused on these tasks, while talents can be used entirely for non-spiritual purposes.

Examples:

Spiritual gifts: Leadership, prophecy, healing, apostleship, teaching, service, giving, mercy, hospitality, exhortation, evangelism, faith, administration, pastor, intercession/prayer, discernment, encouragement, wisdom, and knowledge of the Word, etc.

Talent: Athleticism, music, art, an eye for photography, public speaking, cooking, fishing, money management, acting, storytelling, woodworking, and sewing.

Both of these can be developed.

THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES POWER

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Jud 6.11-16

Midianites were oppressing Israel

Were in hiding

Fear and doubt prevailing

Gideon: inferior, insecure, weak, powerless

Judges 6.

With 300 men, Gideon was able to pull off an amazing victory over Midian.

How did it happen?

By the power of the HS.

But for raw physical power, we have even a greater example

SAMSON

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Jud.

14.6

And behold, a young lion came toward him roaring.

6 Then the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and although he had nothing in his hand, he tore the lion in pieces as one tears a young goat.

6 Then the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and although he had nothing in his hand, he tore the lion in pieces as one tears a young goat

19 And the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon and struck down thirty men of the town

Then the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and the ropes that were on his arms became as flax that has caught fire, and his bonds melted off his hands.

You may feel weak, unable to accomplish the tasks facing you but God is here to help.

If God has placed a dream, a passion in your heart, He will give you the ability to get it done.

THE HOLY SPIRIT CHANGES HEARTS

Israel was looking for a king and God had selected a young man, Saul.

AS he was searching for some missing animals, he met Samuel the judge/leader at that time

Samuel said:

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10. 5-10

The Spirit of God came upon him

His heart was changed

He prophesied

God still does that today.

He is able to change our hearts.

Unfortunately, Samuel became full of himself, was disobedient to God and lost the kingdom.

But there was a little shepherd boy who got God’s attention.

God went to work again.

God desires to use you for His work but He will not depend on you only.

THE HOLY SPIRIT ANOINTS FOR SERVICE

Samuel went, had all of Jesse’s sons parade before him but none were chosen.

Eventually David was sent for.

Wasn’t among the top nominees.

For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.”

1 sam.16.12-

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version.

(2016).

(1 Sa 16:7).

Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.

The HS was so powerful upon David that:

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16.

PROPHESY

Moses

David

Saul prophesied.

JOEL

David

The major difference is the permanent indwelling of the Spirit in believers now.