ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT OF HOLINESS

Romans 1:4 – Declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord. Paul begins his letter to the Romans by establishing the purpose of his Apostleship. This purpose was to preach the gospel...

THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GAVE THEM REST

Isaiah 63:14 – As the cattle which go down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord gave them rest. So You led Your people, to make for Yourself a glorious name. It is in the valley where the meadows are found that the cattle find rest. It is a place of grazing and the...

I AM FILLED WITH POWER

Micah 3:8 – I am filled with power—With the Spirit of the Lord—And with justice and courage to make known to Jacob his rebellious act, even to Israel his sin. We know little about the prophet Micah. He shared two specific messages with God’s people by the Spirit of...

IN YOU I AM WELL PLEASED

Mark 1:11 – A voice came out of the heavens: You are My beloved Son, in You I am well pleased. The Father loves to confirm the faithfulness of His sons and daughters. Jesus is the One who made it possible for us to be reconciled to the Father. He is the One who gives...

IMMEDIATELY, HE SAW THE HEAVENS OPEN

Mark 1:10 – Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him. As Jesus stood in the waters of baptism, He saw the heavens open. Jesus was standing in the very center of God’s will. The water spoke of...