1. God: Father, Son and Spirit

2. In the Old Testament, God’s Spirit is God’s power in action

3. Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
“Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the
Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”

4. Ruach (wind/breath/spirit) of God was hovering over the waters.”
“Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the
Ruach (wind/breath/spirit) of God was hovering over the waters.”

5. The Spirit of God waits,
poised for action.

6. He brings light, order, shape, pattern, boundaries, life.
The Spirit of God waits,
poised for action.
He brings light, order, shape, pattern, boundaries, life.

7. In the Old Testament, God’s Spirit is God’s power in action.
But also…

8. In the Old Testament, God’s Spirit is God’s power in action.
But also…
He equips leaders
Judges 3:10
“The Spirit of the Lord came upon Othniel so that he became Israel’s judge and went to war.”

9. In the Old Testament, God’s Spirit is God’s power in action. But also…
He inspires messengers
Ezekiel 2:2
“As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet, and I heard him speaking to me.”

10. In the Old Testament, God’s Spirit is God’s power in action. But also…
He directs his people
Psalms 143:10
“Teach me to do your will, for you are
my God; may your good Spirit lead me
on level ground.”

11. In the Old Testament, God’s Spirit is God’s power in action.
But also…
He transforms hearts
Ezekiel 11:19
“I will give them an undivided heart and put a new Spirit in them. I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then they will follow my decrees.”

12. In the Old Testament, God’s Spirit is God’s power in action.
Are you excited or alarmed?

13. In the Old Testament, God’s Spirit is God’s power in action.
Are you excited or alarmed?
What if his order disturbs yours?!

14. The Spirit of God waits,
poised for action,
waiting for…

15. The Spirit of God waits,
poised for action,
waiting for…
God’s word.

16. But we know Jesus is The Word.
The Spirit of God waits,
poised for action,
waiting for…
God’s word.
But we know Jesus is The Word.

17. The Spirit of God is also
the Spirit of Jesus.

18. The Spirit of God is also
the Spirit of Jesus.
And Jesus tells us,
“Do not be afraid.”

19. The Spirit of God waits,
poised for action.
Are we ready?

20. The Spirit of God waits, poised for action. Are we ready? Luke 11:13
“If even evil people know how to give good gifts to their children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”