FHC 8-22-2026 The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

“The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament.” The main message is that the Holy Spirit was active before Pentecost and came upon people in the Old Testament to empower them for God’s purposes.

Pastor Bill explains that the Spirit came upon:

Craftsmen like Bezalel for holy work

Judges like Gideon and Samson for deliverance

Kings like Saul and David for leadership and responsibility

Prophets like Isaiah and Ezekiel to speak God’s Word

He emphasizes that God’s work cannot be done by human strength alone. Ordinary people were empowered by the Spirit to accomplish God’s will. The Holy Spirt of the Old Testament also points forward to Christ, who fulfills the promise of the Spirit being poured out on all God’s people.

Main takeaway:

God’s people are not sufficient in themselves, but God makes them sufficient through the Holy Spirit.

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