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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