The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be a witness for God in the world.
The power of the Holy Spirit is witnessed in the OT
Isa 11:2-3 Also see Isa 42:1
The Spirit will show his power on the earth Isa 32:15
The Spirit’s power will enable people to serve God Eze 36:26-27 Also see Jer 31:33
The Spirit’s power will prompt prophecy and visions Joel 2:28-29 Also see Ac 2:17-18
The Holy Spirit’s power is described by OT imagery Oil: 1Sa 10:1; 16:13
Isa 63:11-12 The arm of God
The hand of God: Eze 3:14; 37:1
The Holy Spirit’s power is demonstrated in the OT
In creation Ge 1:2; Job 33:4; Ps 104:30
In acts of judgment and war, Jdg 14:19 See also Jdg 3:10; 6:34; 11:29; 14:6; 15:14; 1Sa 11:6; 16:13
In the lives of his servants Mic 3:8 Also see Nu 11:17; 1Sa 10:6,10
The Holy Spirit’s power is seen in the life of Jesus Christ
In his conception Lk 1:35
In his teaching and ministry Also see Mt 7:28-29; 12:28; Mk 1:22,27; Lk 4:14; 5:17; Ac 10:38
In his resurrection Ro 1:4 Also see Ro 8:11; 1Ti 3:16; 1Pe 3:18
The Holy Spirit’s power is seen in the church’s mission
In the church’s witness and preaching Ac 1:8 Also see Lk 24:49; Ac 6:10; 16:7; 1Co 2:4; 1Th 1:5
In the apostolic ministry of signs and wonders, Ro 15:18-19 Also see Heb 2:4
In miraculous works in the church Gal 3:5 Also see 1Co 12:28
The Holy Spirit’s power builds Christian character
Ro 15:13 Also see 2Ti 1:7
The Holy Spirit’s power strengthens the church
Eph 3:16 Also see Ro 1:11; 1Co 1:7-8
