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The Power of the Holy Spirit
Luke 1-4, Acts 1
Review: The Holy Spirit is God, part of the Trinity – Father, Son and HS. The Holy Spirit is a person who points to Jesus.
What is the power of the Holy Spirit and how do I access it?
- A definition: The Holy Spirit is the person of God, who embodies the power of God.
The Holy Spirit and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
- Ch 1 present at the birth of Jesus
- Ch 3 present at Jesus’ baptism
- Ch 4 present at the temptation
- 4 present in the synagogue
How to access the Holy Spirit?
- It begins by realizing that it is not how much you have, or how you feel, but by acknowledging who you are with.
3 Keys: Intimacy + Holiness + Faith = Power
Intimacy
– Intimacy brings power
– Intimacy creates partnership
Holiness
– Holiness means set apart; set apart FROM & set apart FOR
– Set apart from things like greed, envy, anger, lust etc.
Faith
– involves risk-taking
Conclusion
It’s not how much of the Holy Spirit you have,
It’s how much of you the Holy Spirit has you.