2. The Work of the Holy Spirit in Christ and the Church I. How do we see the Holy Spirit operating in the life of Jesus in His earthly walk? A. The Holy Spirit was a big factor in Christ’s personal experience. 1. Christ was foretold by the Spirit though prophecy (Luke 24:26-27; I Pet. 1:11; II Pet. 1:21).

3. 2. Christ was born of the Spirit (Mt. 1:18-20; Luke 1:35). 3. Christ was baptized in or with the Holy Spirit (Mt. 3:16-17; Luke 3:21- 22). 4. Christ was filled with the fullness of the Spirit (John 3:34; Eph. 4:7; Col. 2:9). 5. Christ was led by the Spirit (Mt. 4:1; Luke 4:1; John 8:29).

4. 6. Christ was empowered by the Spirit (Luke 4:14-15; Acts 10:38). 7. Christ was anointed by the Spirit (Luke 4:18; Acts 4:27; 10:38; Heb. 1:9). 8. Christ was sealed with the Holy Spirit (John 6:27). 9. Christ was crucified or offered up by the Spirit (Heb. 9:13-14).

5. 10. Christ was resurrected by the Spirit (Rom.1:4; 8:11; I Pet. 3:18). 11. Christ was justified by the Spirit (I Tim. 3:16). 12. Christ was gladdened or rejoiced in the Spirit (Ps. 45:7; Luke 10:21; Heb. 1:9).

6. B. The Holy Spirit was a big factor in Christ’s earthly ministry. 1. Christ taught and preached by the Spirit (Luke 4:18; John 3:34). 2. Christ healed the sick by the Spirit (Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38). 3. Christ cast out devils by the Spirit (Mt. 12:28; Luke 4:18, 36; 11:20; Acts 10:38).

7. 4. Christ breathed the Holy Spirit upon His disciples (John 20:21-22). 5. Christ gave commandments by the Spirit (Acts 1:1-2).

8. C. The Holy Spirit is a big factor in Christ’s heavenly ministry. 1. Christ baptized and empowered the Church with the Spirit (Acts 1:5, 8; 2:1-4). 2. Christ still baptizes with the Holy Spirit (Mt. 3:11). 3. Christ directs and governs the Church by the Spirit (Rev. 1-3). 4. Christ is glorified by the Spirit (John 16:13-14).

9. II. How does the Holy Spirit work in the Church? A. The Holy Spirit gave life to the Church on the day of Christ’s resurrection when Jesus breathed on them (John 20:22). B. The Holy Spirit empowered the Church on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). C. The Holy Spirit distributes and sets His gifts in the Church (I Cor. 12:4, 11).

10. D. The Holy Spirit sets leadership in the churches (Acts 20:17, 28). E. The Holy Spirit calls and sends forth workers from the churches (Acts 13:2- 4). F. The Holy Spirit speaks to each local church (Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22).

11. G. The Holy Spirit desires to direct and govern leadership decisions and ministries in the churches. 1. He desires to assist in evangelism (Acts 8:29) 2. He desires to direct them to his prepared people (Acts 10:19-20; 11:12). 3. He desires to govern the policy of the church (Acts 15:28).

12. 4. He desires to order the missionary activity of the church (Acts 16:6-10). 5. He desires to prepare us for impending danger (Acts 20:22-24).

13. H. The Holy Spirit teaches us what to say in difficult situations (Mt. 10:16-20; John 14:26; 16:14). I. The Holy Spirit helps preachers and teachers know what to say (I Cor. 2:12- 13). J. The Holy Spirit empowers the preaching of the Gospel (Rom. 15:18- 19; I Cor. 2:4-5; II Cor. 3:3; I Th. 1:5; I Pet. 1:12).

14. K. The Holy Spirit prepares the hearts of the sinner for the preaching of the Gospel (John 16:8-11). L. The Holy Spirit works miracles in the Church to facilitate His purposes (Acts 8:39; I Cor. 12:10; Rom. 15:18-19). M. The Holy Spirit heals the Church (Rom.15:18-19; I Cor. 12:9, 28, 30). He does this principally by placing the gifts of healing and healing ministries in the Church.

15. N. The Holy Spirit creates an atmosphere for fellowship in the Church (II Cor. 13:14; Phil. 2:1). O. The Holy Spirit is working to prepare the Church to be the Bride of Christ when He returns (Eph. 5:25-32).