Message Notes

GOALS OF THIS SERIES OF BIBLE STUDIES

1. To study the Example of the Lord Jesus Christ

2. To observe how He was so obviously effective in life and ministry

3. To follow Him as the Disciples of Christ did

4. To become fishers of men

FILLED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD

1. Informed and instructed by the Lord

a) Upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining on Him

b) This is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit   (John 1:33-34)

2. The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus   (Matthew 3:16-17; Mark 1:10-11; Luke 3:22)

a) Observed by all the Gospel writers

b) To highlight the significant role of the Holy Spirit

3. The form of a dove

a) To signify gentleness

b) To signify peace

THE PROPHECY OF THE GIVING OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD

1. Seven-fold Spirit

a) The Spirit of the LORD

b) The Spirit of wisdom

c) The Spirit of understanding

d) The Spirit of Counsel

e) The Spirit of might

f) The Spirit of knowledge   (Isaiah 11:2)

g) The Spirit of the fear of the LORD

2. God’s word declared

a) I have put My Spirit upon Him

b) The anointing of the Spirit for life and ministry

THE CHALLENGE

1. To understand the doctrine of the Holy Spirit

2. To desire to be filled with the Spirit of God

3. To be empowered by the Spirit of the Lord for life and ministry