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Browse page 5 of Vince Baker Ministries’ Bible studies, quote studies, and revival history archive.
Holy Spirit
Matthew says the temple veil tore from top to bottom when Jesus died. Hebrews says believers have confidence to enter God’s presence through Jesus’ blood and calls the opened way a new and living way through His flesh.
Read: What Does the Torn Temple Veil Mean for Drawing Near to God?
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In 1 Corinthians 3 Paul calls the congregation together God’s temple because the Spirit of God dwells among them. He uses the image while warning a divided church that the way it builds its shared life matters.
Read: Why Did Paul Call the Whole Church God’s Temple?
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Paul tells believers to glorify God in their bodies because they belong to Christ, were bought with a price, and have received the Holy Spirit. The temple image addresses real choices about relationships, desires, and what they allow to master them.
Read: How Do You Glorify God in Your Body as a Temple of the Holy Spirit?
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Psalm 133 likens brothers dwelling in unity to precious oil flowing down Aaron’s head and beard to his priestly garments. The picture gives unity the richness and dignity of a blessing that comes from God.
Read: Why Does Psalm 133 Compare Unity to Oil on Aaron’s Beard?
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Exodus 30 sets apart a fragrant oil for consecrating the tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests. God gave specific instructions for its use and forbade treating the sacred mixture as ordinary personal fragrance.
Read: What Was the Holy Anointing Oil in Exodus 30 Used For?
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Elijah threw his mantle over Elisha while Elisha was plowing, signaling a call to follow and serve him. Elisha later picked up Elijah’s fallen mantle at the Jordan when he began carrying the prophetic work forward.
Read: Why Did Elijah Throw His Mantle Over Elisha?
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Elisha told a widow to gather empty vessels and pour from the small amount of oil she had. The oil continued until the vessels were full. She could pay her debt and live with her sons on what remained.
Read: What Can Elisha and the Widow’s Oil Teach About God’s Provision?
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A young prophet sent by Elisha anointed Jehu king over Israel. The act carried a specific commission concerning Ahab’s house. Jehu’s later record shows why receiving a commission and walking faithfully with God are questions Scripture asks separately.
Read: Who Anointed Jehu, and What Does His Story Teach About Anointing?
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On the Day of Atonement the high priest entered the innermost sanctuary with incense and sacrificial blood. Hebrews remembers this annual service and explains how Christ’s offering reaches the conscience and opens access to God.
Read: What Happened in the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement?
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God places His Spirit on the servant in Isaiah 42 and gives him a mission to bring justice. The servant acts with gentleness toward the weak and continues until justice is established. Matthew applies the passage to Jesus.
Read: How Does Isaiah 42 Describe the Spirit-Anointed Servant?
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Isaiah says the Spirit of the Lord will rest on a ruler from Jesse’s line, giving wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, knowledge and the fear of the Lord. The passage shows those qualities at work in just judgment and hope for the nations.
Read: What Are the Qualities of the Spirit in Isaiah 11:2?
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Micah says the Spirit of the Lord filled him with power, judgment, and might to declare Israel’s sin. He spoke in a setting where leaders abused their authority and other prophets adjusted their messages to suit those who fed them.
Read: Why Did Micah Say He Was Full of Power by the Spirit of the Lord?
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In Ezekiel 36 God promises Israel cleansing, a new heart, and His Spirit within them so they can walk in His ways. The promise joins restoration of the people with a deep change in what they desire and do.
Read: What Does God Promise in “I Will Put My Spirit Within You”?
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God tells the returned people in Haggai 2 that His Spirit remains among them. He recalls His covenant when they came out of Egypt and tells them to be strong, do the work of rebuilding, and fear not.
Read: What Does “My Spirit Remaineth Among You” Mean in Haggai 2?
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Zechariah pictures God pouring out a spirit of grace and supplication on David’s house and Jerusalem. They look on the pierced one and mourn. John later applies the piercing language to Jesus at the cross.
Read: What Is the Spirit of Grace and Supplication in Zechariah 12:10?
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Jesus rejoiced as He thanked the Father for revealing truth to people the world might overlook. The scene follows the disciples’ return from mission. Jesus redirects their excitement toward belonging to God, then celebrates the Father’s gracious revelation.
Read: Why Did Jesus Rejoice in the Holy Spirit in Luke 10?
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Jesus says that if He casts out demons by the Spirit of God, God’s kingdom has come upon His hearers. He answers an accusation from the Pharisees and identifies His works of deliverance as signs that God’s reign is breaking in.
Read: What Did Jesus Mean by Casting Out Demons by the Spirit of God?
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Hebrews says Christ offered Himself without spot to God through the eternal Spirit. The verse explains the reach of His offering. It cleanses the conscience from dead works so people can serve the living God.
Read: What Does It Mean That Jesus Offered Himself Through the Eternal Spirit?
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Romans 8 says the Spirit of the One who raised Jesus dwells in believers and that God will give life to their mortal bodies. The Spirit’s present indwelling points toward bodily resurrection.
Read: What Does It Mean That the Spirit Who Raised Jesus Dwells in You?
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The Spirit told Philip to approach the Ethiopian official’s chariot. Philip heard him reading Isaiah and asked whether he understood it. Starting with that Scripture, Philip told him the good news about Jesus.
Read: How Did the Holy Spirit Lead Philip to the Ethiopian Official?
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Jesus sent Ananias to Saul in Damascus so Saul would regain his sight and be filled with the Holy Ghost. Ananias went despite his fear, called him Brother Saul, and laid hands on him.
Read: Why Did Ananias Pray for Saul to Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?
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Paul’s question exposed a gap in what these disciples knew. They had received John’s baptism. Paul pointed them to Jesus, they were baptized in Jesus’ name, and the Holy Ghost came on them when Paul laid hands on them.
Read: Why Did Paul Ask the Ephesian Disciples if They Had Received the Holy Spirit?
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Stephen was known as a man full of faith and the Holy Ghost. The Spirit gave him wisdom in public dispute and courage as he testified about Jesus. His final prayer shows that courage and mercy can appear in the same moment.
Read: How Did the Holy Spirit Give Stephen Wisdom and Courage?
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Luke calls Barnabas a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and faith. In Antioch he recognized God’s grace, rejoiced, and urged the new believers to stay close to the Lord. He then brought Saul to help teach them.
Read: What Does Barnabas Teach About Encouragement in the Holy Spirit?Live online every Saturday
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