THE HOLY SPIRIT in the Old Testament - Part 1 of 3

Genesis 1:1-2  

    In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 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.  (see all Genesis 1)

Numbers 24:1-4  

    Now when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not resort to divination as at other times, but turned his face toward the wilderness. When Balaam looked out and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came on him and he spoke this message:

    "The prophecy of Balaam son of Beor,

        the prophecy of one whose eye sees clearly,

    the prophecy of one who hears the words of God,

        who sees a vision from the Almighty,

        who falls prostrate, and whose eyes are opened."

(see all Numbers 24, also Numbers 22 -23 for background)

1 Samuel 10:9-10  

    As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul's heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day. (see verses 1-9). When he and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him; the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he joined in their prophesying.  

(see all 1 Samuel 10)

1 Samuel 16:13  

    So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.  (see 1 Samuel 16:1-13)

1 Samuel 16:14  

    Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him.  

(see 1 Samuel 16:14-23)

2 Chronicles 15:1-2  

    The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded. He went out to meet Asa (king of Judah) and said to him, "Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you."  

(see all 2 Chronicles 15)

2 Chronicles 20:14-15  

    Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite and descendant of Asaph, as he stood in the assembly.

    He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.' "  (see all 2 Chronicles 20)

2 Chronicles 24:20  

    Then the Spirit of God came on Zechariah son of Jehoiadah the priest. He stood before the people and said, "This is what God says: 'Why do you disobey the LORD's commands? You will not prosper. Because you have forsaken the LORD, he has forsaken you.' "  (see 2 Chronicles 22-24) 

 

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Mark 16:19-20 Part 2 of 2

    After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.    

 

Acts 2:33  

"Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.  (see Acts 2:22-41)

Acts 5:31  

"God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins."  (see Acts 5:17-42)

Romans 8:34  

Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.  

(see Romans 8:31-39)

Colossians 3:1  

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.  (see Colossians 3:1-17)

Hebrews 1:3  

The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.  (see all Hebrews 1)

Hebrews 12:1-3  

    Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses (see Hebrews 11), let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.  (see all Hebrews 12) 

 

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Mark 16:19-20 Part 1 of 2

    After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.    

 

Psalm 110:1 

The LORD said to my lord:

"Sit at my right hand

    until I make your enemies

    a footstool for your feet."  

    (see all Psalm 110, also Acts 2:22-41)

Matthew 26:64  

    "You have said so," Jesus replied. "But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."  (see Matthew 26:57-67)

Luke 24:51-52  

    When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.  (see Luke 24:50-53)

John 6:61-62  

    Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, "Does this offend you? Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before!"  (see John 6:25-71)

Acts 1:9-11  

    After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. 

    They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of Galilee," they said, "Why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."  (see Acts 1:1-14)  

 

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Mark 16:17-18

"And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."

 

Luke 10:17  

    The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name."

Luke 10:19  

"I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."  (see Luke 10:1-24)

Acts 2:4  

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 2:43  

Everyone was filled the awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.  (see all Acts 2)

Acts 10:46  

For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.  (see all Acts 10)

Acts 14:3  

So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.  (see all Acts 14)

Acts 9:17  

    Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord-- Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here--has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."  (see Acts 9:1-31)

Acts 19:6  

When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.  

(see Acts 19:1-22)

Acts 28:3, 5, 8  

3)  Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand.  ...

5)  But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.  ... 

8)  His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.  (see Acts 28:1-16)

2 Corinthians 12:12  

I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles.  

(see all 2 Corinthians 12)

Hebrews 2:4  

God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by the gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.  (see all Hebrews 2)

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Mark 16:14-16 Part 2 of 2

    Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. 

    He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned."

 

He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." 

Matthew 28:18-20  

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Luke 24:47-48  

"... and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things."  (see Luke 24:44-49)

Acts 1:8  

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."  (see Acts 1:1-8)

John 3:16  

    For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:18 

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. 

John 3:36  

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on them.  (see all John 3) 

Acts 2:37-39  

    When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 

    Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call."  (see Acts 2:1-41) 

 

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Mark 16:14-16 Part 1 of 2

    Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. 

    He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned."

 

Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.  

Luke 24:36-43  

    While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

    They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, "Why are you troubled and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have."

    When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it in their presence.

John 20:19-20  

    On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.  

 

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Mark 16:12-13 Part 2 of 2

    Afterward Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking in the country. These returned and reported it to the rest; but they did not believe them either.

Luke 24:25-35 

    He said to them, "How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

    As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.

    When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?"

    Then they got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, "It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon." Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. 

 

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