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The Descent of the Spirit

The Spirit of God and the voice from heaven confirmed the calling and identity of Jesus, Son, Messiah, and the Servant of the LORD. Jesus first appea…

The Good News Begins

The reign of God began to invade the Earth in the ministry of Jesus, starting with his baptism in the Jordan River – Mark 1:1-3. The Gospel of Mark o…

Jesus and the Spirit

Jesus is the anointed Son of God whose life and ministry were characterized by the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. The activity of the Spirit…

Pentecost

On the Day of Pentecost, the time of fulfillment arrived when Jesus bestowed the Gift of the Spirit on his Body, the Church – Acts 2:1-4. The Book of…

Full of the Spirit

After his baptism, the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness where he was tested by the Devil. The Messiah succeeded where Israel failed. After his …

In Spirit and Fire

The Spirit of God descended on Jesus, equipping him for his Messianic mission. He baptizes his followers in the Holy Spirit and Fire. John proclaimed…

He Baptizes in Spirit

John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah, the herald of the Good News of the Kingdom of God – Mark 1:4-8. All four gospel accounts apply the…

The Anointed Son

The Spirit of God and the voice from heaven confirmed that Jesus is God’s Son, the Messiah, and the Servant of Yahweh. Jesus first appears in the Gos…