Before we move into the deeper level of the knowledge of the Son of Man and His Triune Nature, I want to pause a moment and allow everybody a some time to self-assess in order to identify the character traits that you possess that mirror the Character and Nature of GOD.
This is a personal self-evaluation- please do not send your results to me. Keep it in your journal as you continue in this study of the Trinity. Refer back to the questions and your assessment as you continue through the course.
Before we make assessments and draw connections between the Character and Nature of GOD, lets see where we are, individually.
Below are a few scriptures that point us to the character and nature of GOD.
Exodus 34:6-7 King James Version
6 And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
7 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation
Psalm 145:8-9 King James Version
8 The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
9 The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
Micah 7:18-19 King James Version
18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
John 14:9 King James Version
9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?
Hebrews 1:3 King James Version
3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:
When you walk with the LORD, and hold onto him, you learn just how much it’s true… GOD IS FAITHFUL
Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.” Jer 1:12 ESV
In the attached two pages I have put together for you 20 infallible proofs of this truth.
Scripture always speaks in patterns. We have to learn them…
So know when you walk with the LORD, He remembers you – just ask Him to remember you and your prayers and to send your family help from the sanctuary! Amen.
Mark these passages in your bible, create your own cross reference system, be inventive and make the corralations in your bibles!
God is not just watching over His Word to perform it… He is watching over the Word of Faith you speak into the world, The WORD of Faith you speak of Him —-He will come for the Word in you too!
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Before we look further at the Spirit of GOD revealed as a Co-Equal Partner in the Triune Nature of GOD, I want to show you the Son of Man revealed prophetically on the pages of scripture and Who is revealing His Coming to us and the way in which He does it.
In this post as a Intro into the discussion on the Son of Man, I am providing you several prophetic passages of scripture for you to review.
After you read the passages, I want you to ask yourself the following questions… (listed beneath the verse or verses).
This is called, “Building Up a Family of Text from a p’shat level (literal reading only) of the text!
GOD IS ASKING A FEW QUESTIONS OF US… LET’S ANSWER HIM?
Let’s look at the p’shat on PROVERBS 30:1-6…
Proverbs 30 is difficult to date exactly because Agur son of Jakeh is otherwise unknown. It is most likely written/collected hundreds of years before Jesus; possibly around 700–500 BC, meaning about 500–700 years before Christ.
However, If Agur was near the Solomonic wisdom era, Proverbs 30 could be about 900–1000 years before Christ.
Looking at verse 4- Who gather’s the wind in His fists? Who has the power to bind the waters in a garment?
What is His Name?
What is His Son’s Name?
Who is giving us this prophecy approx. 1000 years before Christ?
Who is the focus of this Prophetic Word?
Whose Word should we trust about this coming Son?
Who will be a shield for us? Where have we heard this before?
Give me the p’shat on PSALM 2…
PSALMS 2 WAS WRITTEN APPROXIMATELY 1, 000 YEARS BEFORE JESUS — traditionally Davidic
Some modern scholars classify Psalm 2 as a royal psalm from Israel’s monarchy period, often broadly somewhere in the 10th–6th centuries BC, so even with a cautious scholarly range it is still centuries before Christ.
READ THE ENTIRE PSALM FOR CONTEXT AND TELL ME…
Who is speaking?, Who are they speaking to?, Who is being spoken against? Who is speaking in verse 7?
Who is GOD setting upon His Holy Hill in Zion?
Who is speaking in verse 8 and who are they speaking to? In verse 12, Who should be kissed and by whom?
Whose wrath should we fear?
Psalm 2 – A Prophetic Word given approx. another 1000 years before Christ.
What must the nations do to be blessed?
…and WHO is the one coming that will bless them?
And how specifically does He refer to this someone?
Now, MICAH 5:2…
Micah 5:2 was written about 700 years before Christ.
Who is speaking? and Who are they speaking to?
Who is coming forth out of Bethlehem?
And Who is He coming unto?
Who is to be Ruler of israel?
Whose going’s forth have been from old? from EVERLASTING?
700 years before the 1st century AD, one is being foretold, who is coming from Everlasting? Who is the only one in the scriptures spoken of as “EVERLASTING”?
By many infallible proofs, please confirm, “Who bears the title Everlasting?”
Ref: Gen 21:33, Psalm 41:13, 90:2, 93:2, 100:5, 103:17, 106:48…
By many more infallible proofs, please confirm, “Who has an everlasting covenant?“
Ref: Gen 9:16, 17:7, 13, 24:8, 2 Samuel 23:5, 1 Chron 16:17, Psalm 105:10…
So, who is the Everlasting, calling “the Everlasting?“
Is He speaking to Himself, about Himself? or is He speaking to us about One who is to come?
Give me the p’shat on ZECHARIAH 12:10…
Zechariah 12:10 was written about 500 years before Christ, with some scholarly debate over whether Chapters 9–14 were finalized later.
Who is speaking? Who are they speaking to?
Who is He Speaking about?
Who shall mourn for Him? How bitter shall their mourning be?
Who are all of these context clues referring us to, 500 years before Christ is born?
You have received a prophetic Word and confirmation from David, Micah, Zechariah, and Solomon about the soon coming King…
What have you learned so far?
Are you seeing a pattern being revealed from over 1000 years of scripture from four different prophets?
What is the central most important point that scripture is showing us?
What language is being used to point to this central fact?
Is there anyone who has lived so far that fits the description given on the pages of scripture? Has anyone else who fits this description lived before?
What’s the p’shat on PSALM 110:1?
Psalm 110:1 is traditionally dated to David’s lifetime, around 1000 BC, which places it about 1,000 years before Jesus.
Written by: Traditionally, David. The Psalm’s superscription identifies it as “A Psalm of David,” and Jesus refers to David speaking this Psalm “by the Holy Spirit” in Mark 12:36.
Adoni – pronounced ah-Doe- nigh,
—translates to “My LORD”
la’adoni = unto or to My LORD
Who is speaking? Who are they speaking to?
Is the speaker relating something that has happened to a listener?
Who is The LORD?
Who is My LORD?
If the speaker is calling the 3rd Person in the conversation, “My LORD” what is that telling you?
Let’s go through the p’shat on HEBREWS 1:1-6 KJV
Who is speaking? Who is he speaking to?
(V1) Who is he speaking about? Who is he speaking to?
(V2) GOD is speaking to us about who?
(V2) Who did GOD appoint Heir of All Things?
(V2) By whom or through whom is GOD saying, “He also made the worlds?”
(V3) Whose Glory & Image does the Son possess?
(V3) Who purged our sins and sat down by the Right Hand of the Majesty of GOD?
(V4) Who is higher than the angels?
(V5) Did GOD ever say to the angels, “Thou art My Son?”
(V6) Is the Son worthy of worship of the Angels?
Isn’t GOD a Jealous GOD? Why now is it OK to worship someone other than Him?
Or is GOD trying to tell us that the Son is equal to Him in Nature and Character?
What did you learn from your p’shat level of study in this post?Summarize and send your answers/responses in the reply box below.
and Hold your thoughts…this is only Part 1 of the Son of Man Series.
Did a simple literal reading of the text (with Bold prompts) help you to see any information previously missed in the text?
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Major Theme: The greater the revelation entrusted to a prophet, the greater the accountability. Throughout Scripture, God consistently vindicates the authority of His Word by holding His own messengers to the highest standard before He judges the nations.
1 Kings 13, teaches us these very important spiritual lessons through the power of the prophetic office in a very powerful way.
1 Kings 13, is one of my favorite teachings in scripture. It truy ministers to me and helps in my ministry. I decided to put together this short teaching, (written in a pdf) for anyone who would like a short line by line study. When I have time, I will come back and update it, providing a few more details, but as I have a friend who would like to use it now, here’s a few notes! Hope it helps you.
BUT FIRST
LET’S BE CLEAR ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BREAK BREAD WITH SOMEONE FROM YOUR HEBRAIC ROOTS IN THE SCRIPTURE.
NOT WHAT IT MEANS TODAY… BUT WHAT IT MEANT THEN…
1 Kings 13
Why God forbade the prophet from eating bread or drinking water
This command is much deeper than simply declining hospitality.
1. Sharing a meal established fellowship and covenant
Throughout the Ancient Near East—and throughout Scripture—sharing bread established peace, fellowship, acceptance, and often covenant.
Examples:
Genesis 26:30 — Isaac and Abimelech seal peace with a feast.
Genesis 31:54 — Jacob and Laban eat together after making covenant.
Exodus 24:9–11 — Israel’s elders eat before God after the covenant.
2 Samuel 9 — David continually feeds Mephibosheth at the king’s table, signifying covenant kindness.
Luke 22 — Jesus institutes the New Covenant through bread and wine.
Eating together communicated:
acceptance
peace
alliance
identification
reconciliation
loyalty
2. Eating with Jeroboam would have appeared to endorse his apostate kingdom
Jeroboam says:
“Come home with me…”
This was not merely an offer of hospitality.
It was effectively an invitation into the king’s household and favor.
Accepting the meal would publicly suggest:
the prophet accepted Jeroboam
God approved Jeroboam
the judgment had been softened
reconciliation had already occurred
Instead, God commanded the prophet to leave immediately, demonstrating that His judgment against the altar and Jeroboam’s false worship remained unchanged.
3. Refusing bread symbolized separation from apostasy
The prophet was to remain completely distinct from Bethel’s corrupt worship.
Compare:
Numbers 16 (Korah)
Deuteronomy 13
Psalm 1
Proverbs 4:14–15
The command illustrated a broader principle:
Do not participate in what God has condemned.
4. Water represented refreshment and blessing
In the ancient world, offering water to a traveler was one of the highest acts of hospitality.
Examples:
Genesis 18
Genesis 24
Judges 19
John 4
By refusing water, the prophet showed he would receive no refreshment from a place under divine judgment.
5. Returning by another way
God also commanded:
“Neither return by the same way…”
This symbolized that the prophet’s mission was complete and that there could be no retracing of steps or lingering relationship with Bethel’s idolatrous system.
The altered route visibly reinforced the finality of God’s message.
Why was it equally serious to eat with the old prophet?
This is one of the literary surprises of 1 Kings 13.
The old prophet claimed:
“I also am a prophet…”
Sharing bread with him conveyed acceptance of his claimed prophetic authority.
Yet he had remained in Bethel, the center of Jeroboam’s false worship, and then lied by falsely invoking an angelic message.
The man of God had received a direct command from God. By accepting the old prophet’s invitation, he allowed a later, contradictory message to override God’s original word.
The lesson is profound:
No claimed revelation—even from someone who appears spiritual—can nullify a direct command previously given by God.
This principle is echoed elsewhere in Scripture:
Deuteronomy 13:1–5 — Even if a prophet performs a sign, he must not be followed if he leads people away from God’s command.
Galatians 1:8 — Even if “an angel from heaven” preaches another gospel, let him be accursed.
Hebrew Word Study
Hebrew
Strong’s
Meaning
לֶחֶם (leḥem)
H3899
bread, food, sustenance
מַיִם (mayim)
H4325
water, life, refreshment
דֶּרֶךְ (derekh)
H1870
road, path, manner of life
Notice that all three commands concern more than physical actions:
Bread — fellowship
Water — blessing and refreshment
Way — one’s spiritual course
Together they form a symbolic package: the prophet was to remain completely separate from Bethel’s apostate religious system until his mission was complete.
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Take a look at our starting point – in the 34 scripture passages we have reviewed so far– arranged in chronological order. Note the pattern of progression and the development of the Ministry of the Holy Spirit. See the connectivity between GOD and His Holy Spirit.
We Began with ‘In the Beginning… ‘
— The Spirit Present at Creation
Scriptures
Genesis 1:1–2
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.
And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”
Observation
Before life is created, before mankind exists, before prophecy, leadership, wisdom, or redemption, the Spirit is already present and active.
The Spirit is participates in God’s creative activity at the beginning of creation.
Finding
The Spirit’s ministry begins not with humanity, but with creation itself.
Pattern
The first biblical appearance of the Spirit establishes:
Divine presence
Creative activity
Participation in creation
Preparation for life
The Spirit is active before all subsequent manifestations of His ministry.
Chronological Development of the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Phase 1 — The Spirit as Creator and Sustainer of Life
Earliest Function: Creation and Life
Job 33:4
“The Spirit of God hath made me…”
Job 27:3
“All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils.”
Job 34:14–15
If God withdrew His Spirit, all flesh would perish.
Observation
The earliest emphasis is not prophecy or miracles.
The Spirit first appears as:
Co-Creator
Life-Giver = Co-Creator and Life-Giver
Sustainer = Upholding Power of GOD
Source of breath = Co-Creator and Life-Giver
Pattern
Life precedes ministry.
Before the Spirit empowers people to do God’s work, the Spirit gives and sustains life itself.
Phase 2 — The Spirit Gives Wisdom for God’s Work
Building the Tabernacle
Exodus 31:1–5
Exodus 35:31
Bezalel is filled with:
Wisdom
Understanding
Knowledge
Skill
Observation
The first recorded filling of a person by the Spirit is not for preaching.
It is for craftsmanship and sacred service.
Pattern
The Spirit equips people to accomplish God’s purposes.
The Spirit empowers both:
Spiritual work
Practical work
Phase 3 — The Spirit Reveals God’s Will
Prophetic Revelation Begins
Numbers 23:16
Numbers 24:2
Observation
The Spirit comes upon Balaam.
The result is prophetic revelation.
Pattern
The Spirit moves from:
Life → Wisdom → Revelation
The Spirit begins revealing God’s words and purposes.
Phase 4 — The Spirit Empowers Leaders and Deliverers
Judges
Judges 14:6
Judges 15:14
Saul
1 Samuel 10:10
1 Samuel 11:6–7
Observation
The Spirit empowers:
Strength
Leadership
Deliverance
National action
Pattern
The Spirit now moves beyond revelation to empowerment.
The Spirit equips individuals to accomplish God’s purposes among His people.
Phase 5 — The Spirit Produces Prophecy in Leaders
Saul
1 Samuel 19:20
1 Samuel 19:23
Observation
The Spirit’s activity increasingly centers on prophetic ministry.
Pattern
The Spirit not only empowers action but also communicates divine truth.
Phase 6 — The Spirit as God’s Presence Among His People
David
Psalm 51:11
Isaiah
Isaiah 63:11
Observation
The Spirit becomes associated with God’s presence among His covenant people.
Pattern
The Spirit is no longer merely viewed as power from God.
The Spirit is recognized as God’s active presence.
Phase 7 — The Spirit Can Be Resisted
Isaiah 63:10
Observation
Israel rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit.
Pattern
A new dimension appears.
The Spirit is portrayed relationally.
People can respond positively or negatively to the Spirit.
Phase 8 — The Spirit Empowers the Messiah
Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of:
Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel
Might
Knowledge
Isaiah 42:1
God’s chosen servant receives the Spirit.
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit anoints the servant for ministry.
Observation
The Spirit’s ministry reaches its highest Old Testament expression in the Messiah.
Pattern
The Spirit prepares God’s chosen Redeemer.
Phase 9 — The Spirit Enables Hearing and Obedience
Ezekiel 2:2
The Spirit enables hearing God’s voice.
Ezekiel 36:27
The Spirit produces obedience.
Observation
The Spirit works internally.
Pattern
The Spirit moves from external empowerment to inward transformation.
Phase 10 — The Spirit Guides and Directs God’s Servants
Ezekiel 37:1
The Spirit transports and directs the prophet.
Observation
The Spirit becomes the active guide of God’s servants.
Pattern
The Spirit not only speaks.
The Spirit leads.
Phase 11 — The Spirit Restores Life and Restores Israel
Ezekiel 37:14
Ezekiel 39:29
Observation
The Spirit restores:
Individuals
The Nation of Israel
Pattern
The Spirit becomes associated with renewal and restoration.
Phase 12 — The Spirit Will Be Poured Out Broadly
Joel 2:28
Observation
The Spirit is no longer limited to:
Kings
Prophets
Judges
The Spirit is promised to:
Sons
Daughters
Young
Old
Pattern
Are you seeing this????
The ministry of the Spirit expands dramatically.
This is a shift we easily miss, when we are looking at the trees only and missing the global perspective of the forest. We know that the spirit has rested upon the Prophets, Priests and Kings, and we know this passage in Joel well. What we can easily
Phase 13 — The Spirit Gives Extraordinary Wisdom
Daniel 5:11
Daniel 5:14
Observation
Daniel possesses extraordinary wisdom and understanding through the Spirit.
Pattern
The Spirit reveals hidden things and grants divine insight.
Phase 14 — The Spirit and the Incarnation
Matthew 1:18
Luke 1:35
Observation
The Spirit is directly involved in the conception of Messiah.
Pattern
The Spirit’s ministry reaches a unique role in redemptive history.
Giver of life from the Torah.
Phase 15 — The Spirit Gives New Life
John 6:63
Observation
The Spirit gives life.
Pattern
The New Testament reaffirms the earliest theme found in Job.
The Spirit remains the giver of life, echoing Hebrew Scriotures,
Phase 16 — The Spirit Reveals Truth
John 16:13
Observation
The Spirit guides believers into truth.
Pattern
The Spirit’s revelatory ministry expands.
Phase 17 — The Spirit Is Personally Identified with God
Acts 5:3–4
Observation
Lying to the Holy Spirit is equated with lying to God.
Pattern
The Spirit is presented as exercising divine authority.
Phase 18 — The Spirit Reveals the Mind of God
1 Corinthians 2:10–12
Observation
The Spirit searches the deep things of God.
Pattern
The Spirit becomes the means by which believers understand spiritual realities.
The Spirit becomes the means by which believers understand spiritual realities. (intentional emphasis)
Phase 19 — The Spirit Distributes Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:7–8
Observation
The Spirit distributes:
Wisdom
Knowledge
Gifts
Pattern
The Spirit equips the entire body of believers.
Phase 20 — The Spirit Regenerates and Renews
2 Corinthians 3:6
Titus 3:5
Ephesians 1:17–18
Observation
The Spirit:
Gives life
Renews
Regenerates
Gives wisdom and revelation
Earliest Hebrew Scripture Foundations for the Spirit Equipping God’s People
New Testament Function
Earliest Hebrew Scripture Foundation
Observation
Wisdom
Exodus 31:1–5
Bezalel filled with the Spirit for wisdom
Understanding
Exodus 31:3
Spirit gives understanding
Knowledge
Exodus 31:3
Spirit gives knowledge
Skill / Workmanship
Exodus 31:3–5
Spirit empowers practical service
Prophecy
Numbers 11:25
Spirit causes elders to prophesy
Corporate Distribution
Numbers 11:25–29
Spirit shared among seventy elders
Leadership
Numbers 11:17
Spirit distributed for governing Israel
Counsel
Isaiah 11:2
Spirit of counsel upon Messiah
Might / Power
Judges 14:6
Spirit empowers Samson
Discernment
Daniel 5:11–14
Spirit grants extraordinary insight
Teaching Divine Truth
Nehemiah 9:20
Spirit instructs Israel
Guidance
Psalm 143:10
Spirit leads into God’s will
Obedience
Ezekiel 36:27
Spirit causes people to walk in God’s statutes
Final Pattern
The ministry of the Spirit develops in a remarkable progression:
From the beginning of life in the earth to New Jerusalem.
Across the entire biblical narrative, the Spirit’s ministry expands from sustaining life in creation to transforming, guiding, empowering, revealing, and renewing God’s people. The progression is cumulative rather than replacement; each later ministry builds upon earlier functions while retaining them.
The LORD wants to give us the meat. Amen.
God Bless You,
1 Corinthians 3:1-3 King James Version
3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
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Seeing the Trinity actively participating in the lives of mankind! Invite His Presence into this course of study. Tell Him what you have seen so far… Do you know moe today than before?
Take a look at our starting point – in the 34 scripture passages we have reviewed so far– arranged in chronological order. Note the pattern of progression and the development of the Ministry of the Holy spirit.
We Began with ‘In the Beginning… ‘
— The Spirit Present at Creation
Scriptures
Genesis 1:1–2
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.
And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”
Observation
Before life is created, before mankind exists, before prophecy, leadership, wisdom, or redemption, the Spirit is already present and active.
The Spirit is portrayed as participating in God’s creative activity at the beginning of creation.
Finding
The Spirit’s ministry begins not with humanity, but with creation itself.
Pattern
The first biblical appearance of the Spirit establishes:
Divine presence
Creative activity
Participation in creation
Preparation for life
The Spirit is active before all subsequent manifestations of His ministry.
Observe the Following:
Below, I am providing you with a summary overview of the places in the Hebrew Scriptures where we are shown the Spirit Speaks as God.
1. 2 Samuel 23:2–3
Text
“The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me…”
Observation
Notice the sequence:
The Spirit of YHVH spoke.
God’s word was spoken.
The God of Israel spoke.
The Rock of Israel spoke.
David moves seamlessly between:
The Spirit speaking
God speaking
Absolutely no distinction is being made between their authority.
Significance (Co-Equality)
One of the clearest Old Testament examples where the speech of the Spirit is identified with the speech and authority of God.
2. 2 Chronicles 24:20
Text
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah…
and said unto them, Thus saith God…”
Observation
The Spirit comes upon Zechariah.
The message that follows is not:
“Thus saith the Spirit”
but:
“Thus saith God.”
Significance (Co-Equality)
The Spirit delivers God’s message with God’s authority.
3. Numbers 24:2–4
Text
“The Spirit of God came upon him.
And he took up his parable, and said…”
Observation
The Spirit comes upon Balaam.
The oracle that follows is treated as a divine revelation from God.
Significance (Co-Equality)
The Spirit becomes the immediate source of the prophetic message. The Word He gives carries the same weight, significance and authority as GOD.
4. Numbers 11:25–29
Text
“the LORD took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders…
and they prophesied…”
Observation
God places His Spirit upon the elders.
The result is prophetic speech.
Significance (Co-Equality)
The prophetic words are understood as God’s words communicated through the Spirit. – Prophetic outcomes ensue.
Pattern
Moses
↓
Spirit shared
↓
Seventy elders
↓
Prophetic ministry
↓
Leadership ministry
This anticipates both Joel 2:28 and 1 Corinthians 12.
5. Nehemiah 9:30
Text
“testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets”
Observation
God is speaking.
How?
By His Spirit.
Through whom?
His prophets.
Significance (Co-Equality)
This verse explicitly links:
God → Spirit → Prophetic Speech
The outcomes are the same- whether the Word comes directly from GOD or the Holy Spirit- results are the same.
6. Isaiah 48:16
Text
“And now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.”
Observation
YHVH and His Spirit are jointly involved in commissioning the speaker.
Significance (Co-Equality)
The Spirit jointly participates in a divine sending and commissioning function.
7. Ezekiel 11:5
Text
“And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the LORD…”
Observation
The Spirit speaks directly.
The Spirit’s instruction is immediately followed by:
“Thus saith the LORD.”
Significance (Co-Equality)
One of the strongest passages in the Hebrew Scriptures.
The Spirit speaks.
The words spoken are presented as the words of YHVH.
There is no commissioning here by GOD. No joint involvement. The Spirit speaks in His own authority and His Words are immediately obeyed in equal response to GOD’s commands.
8. Ezekiel 2:2–4
Text
“And the spirit entered into me…
and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.”
Observation
The Spirit enters Ezekiel.
The prophetic commission immediately follows.
Significance (Co-Equality)
The Spirit functions as the enabling presence through which God’s message is received and delivered. He has the authority to comiision GOD’s people on His own authority.
Strongest Examples
We’re building a chart specifically entitled:
“The Spirit Speaks as God”
The strongest evidence in scripture to show you so far would be:
Passage
Spirit Speaks
God’s Speech Follows
2 Samuel 23:2–3
Yes
Yes
2 Chronicles 24:20
Yes
Yes
Ezekiel 11:5
Yes
Yes
Nehemiah 9:30
Yes
Yes
Numbers 24:2–4
Yes
Yes
Pattern Observed
GOD co-signs on what His Spirit Speaks.
A recurring Hebrew Scripture pattern emerges:
God Sends or Places His Spirit
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The Spirit Comes Upon a Prophet
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The Spirit Speaks or Enables Speech
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The Message Is Presented as the Direct Words of God
The Hebrew Scriptures consistently portray the Spirit not merely as divine power, but as God’s active speaking presence, delivering God’s own words with God’s own authority.—And the Spirit of GOD must be obeyed in the same way obedience must be given to GOD.
Understanding what is happening on the pages of scripture demands that we connect the dots and observe the patterns.
The LORD wants to give us the meat of His Word.
This is why you have to study the totality of scripture, not just a few passages. GOD’s Spirit acts separately and independently from GOD. They are One in Nature and Separate in Personhood. This message is woven throughout the Biblical Text. – And we’re not done!
The Trinity is a BIG Concept and we have to examine what is happening before our eyes – and not limit GOD to what our mind can only accept or process at a time.
In this series you are going to consistently see GOD, the Spirit and the Son of Man move together as One. Doing exactly as GOD asks them to do and GOD backing their WORDs, their commandments, commissionings, their actions, etc.
In the next post I will show you more.
God Bless You,
1 Corinthians 3:1-3 King James Version
3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
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Seeing the Trinity actively participating in the lives of mankind! Invite His Presence into this course of study. Tell Him what you have seen so far… Do you know moe today than before?
Are they able to evaluate Scripture independently?
Are they struggling with specific concepts?
Do they need additional support?
Are they engaging with the biblical evidence?
Are they feeling led toward a specific conclusion or able to see through the layers of obstacles and obstructions and see the patterns of evidence for themselves?
This material provides a thorough review which you can print and work through the information that have been provided in a collective and cohesive fashion. I invite and encourage you to invest the time in this exercise. If you have missed any insights, I trust they will be resolved as you delve into this material which is for the purpose of you gaining on foothold on the biblical basics of the trinity.
Remember, this is not even 1/100th of the evidence for the Trinity in Scripture. It’s a start!
We have only focused on the Holy Spirit, but before we move on to the Son of man- we both need to know how you are doing thus far. This assessment is designed for you to see where you are and report them back to me so, we can navigate the rest of the way without any lack of knowledge blocking our path from this study to this point.
The next three posts will contain, an assessment, a review and course feedback, followed by an Intro to the Son of Man Series.
The LORD wants to give us the meat.
God Bless You,
1 Corinthians 3:1-3 King James Version
3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
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NOTE: While this is a self-paced, voluntary participation course, I will not know if your intention is to walk through this course unless you engage by commenting, asking questions or responding to questions, etc. Without engagement, I will consider that you are just browsing through the site. Engagement and Participation are the methods by which you will receive the most benefit.
As this course is under development, I will update and/or revise portions of this series as we move forward in order to respond to questions or comments that come up along the way. I may have responded to any questions that you have on any post in an update. Please check or send me a question or comment. Thank You.
This is a self-paced course. For maximum benefit please take the time to read all the scriptures listed under their various categories to observe and learn the patterns they contain.
Please do not race through.
While this is just the beginning of showing you the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit in His Triune Nature with GOD. The goal (and my hope) is that this summary will help answer any questions that may still exist about the Holy Spirits function within the trinity, but that it has helped untangle any doubts or threads of misinformation.
You will be presented with a similar series of material on the Son of Man/Son of GOD. Make your foundation strong before moving on.
Take your time. Note the connections between the Hebrew scripture and the New Testament on the Holy Spirit. Ask questions.
Enjoy!
Step 1- Part 0.12
Since the beginning of this study on the trinity, you have been examining multiple texts through the framework or lens of intertextuality, developing a very essential skillset in the study of Biblical texts. This is how we allow scripture to speak for itself, without superimposing our personal ideas, thoughts and self made theologies upon the text.
Scripture will interpret Scripture.
Always look for the Patterns.
Intertextuality (Fr. intertextualité) is not just a literary device but a fundamental way in which the Old and New Testaments communicate meaning. It is the process by which one text “converses” with another, drawing on shared language, themes, and cultural references to convey deeper meaning. (as defined by Dr. Michael Heiser).
Remember to ask yourself: Where have I heard this before?
GOD speaks in patterns. That’s how we get to know His Voice. he has shown us multiple times throughout the pages of scripture that not only does He have a Spirit, and that His Spirit works with Him throughout creation, but that His Spirit, begin of Him, operates with the same level of authority as Him. They are One.
Part 0.12 Updates Are Coming…
Part 0.12of this series will be an ongoing work in progress. As we build upon our knowledge of how the Holy Spirit moves and operates in the earth, I will use Part 0.12 of this series to summarizes the work.
Please check back regularly for updates to this post, as it will undergo many revisions and updates.
How to Read the Bullet Points:
The solid circular bullet point identifies scriptures covered in this series.
The white bullet point provides additional scriptural supports for the attributes of the Holy Spirit or supporting notations of 1st bullet point.
The square bullet point provides supporting notations or co-equality citations.
We Are Building a Case:
Revisiting The Things You Have Heard…
The Personhood of the Holy Spirit
YHVH ELOHIM is a person AND He has a Spirit – which operates separate and apart from Him, fulfilling the Purposes and Plans of GOD. In Scripture, the Holy Spirit shows us in the following descriptions…
John 16:13-15, Ezek 2:2,
The Spirit of Elohim is a Teacher, John 14:26, 16:13, Luke 12:12; Matt 10:20, Mark 13:11
The Spirit of Elohim is an Intercessor for us, Romans 8:26
The Holy Spirit appears as…
Spirit of God (ruach Elohim) — e.g., Genesis 1:2, Job 33:4
Spirit of the Lord (ruach YHWH) — e.g., Isaiah 42:1, Joel 2:28
Holy Spirit (ruach haqodesh) – e.g., Ps 51:11, Isa 63:10-11
You have seen multiple scriptural evidences that the Spirit of GOD (aka ruach elohim, ruach YHVH, ruach kodsho), as spoken of by the Word of GOD is presented with personhood; Hemoves, acts and intervenes on behalf of GOD, speaks on behalf of GOD.
The Name Elohim- ALL BY ITSELF – means MORE than One!
You have seen that ELOHIM is a masculine plural pronoun.The Name by which GOD first introduces Himself to us on the pages of scripture tells us that He is…
ONE — and More Than ONE — at the same time!
The Spirit of Elohim Empowers Us
Ezek 36:27, 37:1, 14, Isa 61:1,
Elohim Speaks of His Spirit with Personal Possession
Isa 30:1, Isa 63:10, Psalm 51:11, 104:30, 139:7, Proverbs 1:23. Job 26:13
Elohim and His Spirit are One; They Work Together
Isa 48:16,
John 14:1,
John 4:24; GOD is Spirit
John 4:24 ESV, NIV, NLT, NKJV, NASB, AMP, ISV
2 Cor 3:17-18, likewise, Jesus and the Spirit are One (I’m jumping ahead). Paul is contrasting the Hebrew Scripture (OT) with the New Testament.
The Spirit of Elohim, He moves on behalf of Elohim
Genesis 1:1-2, Judges 13:25, 2 Chron 18:23,
Gen 1:1 In the beginning Elohim (God)created the heaven and the earth.
Gen 1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of Elohimmoved upon the face of the waters.
The Spirit of Elohim, overpowers what is tohu-va-bohu (without form and void); chaos, darkness, confusion must bow.
Without the Spirit of Elohim, confusion, darkness and chaos will emerge.
The Holy Spirit Gives Us Evidence of Elohim
John 15:26
Acts 5:32, 1 Cor 12:3, 1 John 4:2
The ability to bear witness to GOD is evidence that the Holy Spirit abides in you.
The Spirit of GOD, He speaks on behalf of Elohim and must be obeyed.
2 Chronicles 24:20, John 15:26, 16:13-15,
Acts 8:29; 13:2-4
The Spirit of Elohim is co-equalin authority with Elohim.
Lying in the Presence of the Spirit of GOD, is the same as lying to Elohim Himself
Acts 5:3-4
Respect that is due Elohim is expected to be rendered to the Spirit of Elohim; co-equality
The Spirit of Elohim imparts Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge; being filled with the Spirit of GOD gives us the ability to create…and do Great Works
Ex 31:1-5, Psalm 104:30,
1 Cor 2:12, Judg 14:6, 15:14
The Spirit of Elohim is co-equal with Elohim in the giving of wisdom…
The Spirit of Elohim Gives LIFE! (just like GOD)
Job 27:3, Job 33:4, Ezek 37:14,
Psalm 104:30, Job 34:14-15, John 6:63, 2 Cor 3:6, Titus 3:5,
Through the Power of the Holy Spirit Mary gave birth, Matt 1:18, Luke 1:35
The Spirit of Elohim is co-equal with Elohim in the giving of life.
The Spirit of Elohim is the Spirit of Prophecy; GOD’s Spirit dwelling upon us is the Anointing to Prophecy.
1 Sam 10:10, 10:20, 18:10, 19:20, 19:23, 2 Chron 15:1, Isa 61:1,
Luke 2:26, Acts 11:28, Acts 20:23, 21:4, 11, 1 Tim 4:1, 1 Cor 2:10
Numbers 11:25-26,
The Spirit of Elohim is co-equal with Elohim activating prophetic gifts.
The Spirit of Elohim Dwells Upon a Person Because of the Anointing placed upon them by GOD.
1 Samuel 16:13
The Spirit of Elohim is co-equal with Elohim activating prophetic gifts.
The Spirit of Elohim restrains darkness, comforts, instructs, prevents enemy attacks, provides, guides, deposits insight and wisdom, gave them the pattern for the Tabernacle, i.e., gives us the patterns we need, commissions us for leadership
Gen 1:2, Ex 31:3, Num 24:2, 1 Sam 1:1, 10:7, 10, 19;20, 1 Chron 28:12, Isa 61:11, Dan 5:11, 14, Num 11:16-17, Judges 3:10, 6:34
The Spirit of the YHVH gives us rest.
Isaiah 63:10-14
The Spirit of the Elohim is the Spirit of Truth
John 14:16-17,
The Spirit of Elohim dwells in and with those, that belong to Elohim.
His Spirit, which is Truth, leads you into all truth; 15:26, 16:13
The Spirit of Elohim dwells within believers; John 14:26, 15:26
The Spirit of Truth does not abide in or with lying spirits, John 8:44
A lying spirit can not abide in the Presence of GOD
Jesus and the Spirit of Truth are One
John 14:6, Rom 8:9, 11, 1 Cor 3:16, 12:4-5,
The Spirit of GOD in us creates the desire to walk after Him – After His Spirit and not the flesh.
Rom 8:14, Gal 5:16-25
Walking after the Spirit of GOD is equivalent to Walking after GOD.
The Spirit of Elohim is co-equal with Elohim activating His prophetic gifts.
GOD BLESS,
(1). Do you see the Holy Spirit as the Second Person of the Trinity so far or does His Personhood and CO-Equal Power with GOD remain unclear, unseen and unconnected? (If not, re-read of Step 1- Part 0.03-0.11).
(2). Which 3 scriptures best defines the person and power of the Holy Spirit to you, so far? (Using the framework of scriptures in this post or submit your own scriptures confirming the Trinity)
(3) What is the single most factor or cause- per scripture– that can prevent someone from seeing, understanding, or having the knowledge of the Holy Spirit? (Ref: revisiting multiple post in this series should help you pinpoint scriptural supports for responding to this question, including this post).
If you would like an in-depth response to the statement, “But the word Trinity is not in the Scripture?” Go to Step 1-Part 003, scroll down toward the end of the article and and read my full response to this statement from the perspective of language and early church history. Amen.
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As this course is under development, I will update and/or revise portions of this series as we move forward in order to respond to questions or comments that come up along the way. I may have responded to any questions that you have on any post in an update. Please check or send me a question or comment. Thank You.
1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
9 And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
13 And the evening and the morning were the third day.
14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
17 And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
18 And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
21 And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
24 And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
27 So Godcreated man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
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