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Category Archives: Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit and real disciples
Luke 9:51-10:24. In this series of stories, Jesus and his disciples begin their journey toward Jerusalem. Along the way, readers learn how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of real disciples. Real disciples are not surprised when their master … Continue reading
Posted in discipleship, evangelism, faith, faithfulness, genuineness, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, missions, witness
Tagged Luke 10, Luke 9
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the Holy Spirit and the real Jesus
Luke 9:1-50. The disciples had been sent out on a short-term missions trip, preparing them for obeying the great commission later. Meanwhile, everyone is perplexed – like Herod – because it was hard to nail down who Jesus really was. … Continue reading
fear of the Holy Spirit
Luke 8:22-56. Each of these stories demonstrates the power and authority of Christ and proves that he is God’s Son. But each also reflects a very human reaction that we often have when the miraculous power of God’s Holy Spirit … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, fear, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, miracles, worldview
Tagged Luke 8
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the Holy Spirit–exposed
Luke 8:4-21. How can we know that the Holy Spirit is actually at work in our lives, and that we are not simply deluding ourselves by religious talk and good wishes? Jesus taught that a true Christian is not going … Continue reading
Posted in discipleship, genuineness, gospel, Holy Spirit, patience, perseverance, submission
Tagged Luke 8
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The Holy Spirit loves much
Luke 7:36-8:3. Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus into his house. He respected Jesus as a teacher, and was curious to know what he had to say. He had problems with the people that Jesus hung around with. He probably tolerated … Continue reading
Posted in church, discipleship, genuineness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, love
Tagged Luke 7, Luke 8
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the Holy Spirit and this generation’s tune
Luke 7:1-35. Jesus compared the people of his generation to children who refused to play with the others because no one would play the games that they wanted. When they played the flute, nobody danced. When they sang a dirge, … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, discernment, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, ministry
Tagged Luke 7
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The Holy Spirit and tomorrow’s kingdom
Luke 6:17-49. By this time, a “great crowd” of disciples had joined the usual multitude seeking healing and deliverance. They recognized their need for Jesus, so came to him as poor, hungry and weeping (20-21). Jesus taught them that their … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, discipleship, future, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God
Tagged Luke 6
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the Holy Spirit finds a way
Luke 5:1-6:16. In a collection of stories, Luke relates how Jesus chose his apostles. He relied upon answered prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit, who found a way to overcome every obstacle. He found a way to teach … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, ministry, perseverance, trust
Tagged Luke 5, Luke 6
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ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit
Luke 4:14-44. Having endured his wilderness experience and overcome the devil’s temptation, Jesus returned to Galilee, and began his prophetic ministry. His tactic appears clear: he would heal the sick and deliver people from demonic bondage during the week, and … Continue reading
Posted in evangelism, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, miracles
Tagged Luke 4
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the Son of God, full of the Holy Spirit
Luke 3:23-4:13. Luke included a family tree for Jesus, but for a different reason than Matthew did. Matthew was only interested in proving that Jesus was the descendent of Abraham through David. Luke goes all the way back to Adam, … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, ministry, perseverance
Tagged Luke 3, Luke 4
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