The Spirit of God

Jay and Tim begin this season’s conversation of the Spirit by covering verses that show the Spirit being the creative power of God with a moral emphasis. An understanding which brings us to the conscience reality that our Creator is ever present.

Key Verse:

Genesis 1:1-2  “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” 

Outline:

1. Introduction
2. Definitions
   1. Genesis 1:2 – First occurrence
   2. Ruach & Pneuma -> wind, breath, life, word, mind, attitudes
   3. John 3:8 – The Spirit as wind
3. Power with a Moral Emphasis
   1. Psalm 33:6 – The word of the Lord
   2. Luke 1:35; 3:22 – The Spirit at Christ’s birth and baptism
   3. Genesis 1:2 -> Deut. 32:11-12 The hovering spirit
4. The Presence of God
   1. God dwells in heaven (1 Tim. 6:16), but he fills heaven and earth (Jer. 23:24).
   2. Psalm 139:7 – God is everywhere present by his Spirit
   3. We live and move in him (Acts 17:28; 1 Cor. 8:6; Rom. 11:36)
   4. Practicing the presence of God
5. Conclusion