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The Descent of the Spirit

The Spirit of God anointed Jesus for service and confirmed his identity as Son, Messiah, and Servant - Mark 1:9-11. Jesus first appears in the Gospel…

The Gospel Begins

Redemption and God's Kingdom arrived in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, starting with his baptism by John – Mark 1:1-3. The Gospel of Mark

Jesus and the Spirit

Jesus is the anointed Son of God whose life and ministry are filled with the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.  The activity of the Spirit domi…

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

John baptized men and women in water, but the Messiah of Israel will baptize in the Holy Spirit and Fire - Matthew 3:11-12.  The Gospel of Mark begin…

The Forerunner

John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah, the herald of the Kingdom of God and the one who baptizes in the Spirit – Mark 1:4-8. John the Bap…