Since the Holy Spirit was given at Pentecost, some wonder about the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament.Certainly the Holy Spirit was actively involved in the Old Testament. In our first devotional of this series (Light of Hope. The Witness Intro), we...
In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was actively involved in healing. Not as much as in the New Testament, perhaps, but active nonetheless!Remember King Hezekiah? He was a godly king who prayed to do God's will. One day he became deathly sick (See 2 Kings 20: 1-11)....
I would like to encourage anyone to explore how the Holy Spirit was actively involved in the Old Testament. Even in the Old Testament, God's Holy Spirit was healing people, even those who didn't know God.Take for example, Naaman, a commander of the army of the King of...
Elisha had been welcomed with open arms by a Shunammite and her husband. They even built a room onto the roof of their home for him whenever he was in town. He promised her that she would have a son by the following year, and it happened as predicted.Even promised...
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, John the Baptist prophesied: "I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a kingdom life. The real action comes next: The main character in this drama-compared to him I'm a mere stagehand-will ignite the kingdom life...
"I've filled him (Bezalel) with the Spirit of God, giving him skill and know-how and expertise in every kind of craft to create designs and work in gold, silver, and bronze; to cut and set gemstones; to carve wood - he's an all-around craftsman." (Exodus 31: 3-5,...
Psalm 92:12-14 – But the godly shall flourish like palm trees and grow tall as the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the Lord's own garden and are under his personal care. Even in old age they will still produce fruit and be vital and green. (TLB)For...