1. The Holy Spirit “Anointed with Power” The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Ministry of Jesus 1

2. 2 Father Planned and Directed the Creation Directed Removal to Canaan Planned for our Salvation Word Executed the Creation Led Israel to Canaan Carried out the Salvation Plan Spirit Brought the creation to perfection Revealed the Law and plan for Israel Completed and Revealed the plan of salvation

3. Testimony of the Prophets 3 “…The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord…” (Isaiah 11:1–3) Spirit of wisdom and understanding Spirit of counsel and strength Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord

4. Testimony of the Prophets 4 “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. …” (Isaiah 42:1–4, NASB95) Matthew quotes Isaiah in the context of a healing Healing was to “fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah”

5. Testimony of the Prophets 5 “The Spirit of the Lord G OD is upon me, Because the L ORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;” (Isaiah 61:1, NASB95) Jesus began His ministry quoting this passage Jesus was “anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power” After this annointing He began preaching, casting out demons and performing miracles

6. Why the Holy Spirit? 6 1. Lk 4:1 – He was led by the Spirit 2. Lk 4:14 – in the Power of the Spirit 3. Acts 2:22 – miracles and signs which God did by Him 4. Acts 10:38 – anointed with the Holy Ghost and with Power

7. Why the Holy Spirit? 7