Message Notes

THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. In the life of an unborn child

He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb                Luke 1:15

 a) Protection

 b) Preservation

2. In the life of Mary

The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you;
Therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:35

 a) Power

 b) Preservation of Baby Jesus (“The Holy One”)

3. In the life of Elizabeth

And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit                        Luke 1:41

 a) Evidenced by what she said to Mary

 b) Deep spiritual insight

 c) Strong faith in the fulfilment of God’s word

4. In the life of Zachariah

Now his father Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied…                  Luke 1:67

 a) Clear evidence of being Spirit-filled

 b) Areas affected and enriched Luke 1:68-79

 i) Knowledge of God’s plan of redemption

 ii) Deep insight of how God has remembered and fulfilled His covenant

iii) Faith strengthened

iv) Gift of prophecy

THE CHALLENGE TO SEEK THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD

1. Knowledge of the Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit John 14-16

2. Seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18

3. Seek the fruit of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:9; Galatians 5:22-23

4. Learn how to respond to the Spirit’s leading Romans 8