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Pentecost Sunday!

Did God reveal Himself to believers in the Old Testament through the Holy Spirit? Let's dive in and find out!

1. The Spirit as Creator and Sustainer of Life Job 33:4 Psalm 104:29-30

2. Indwelling Presence of the Spirit Numbers 14:24 Numbers 27:18 Psalm 139:7-10

3. Power to Denounce Evil and Declare Righteousness Micah 3:8

4. Victory over Fear Haggai 2:5

There are many similarities between the God giving the Torah or the Law on Mount Sinai and Jesus pouring out Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

1. On Mount Sinai, God's presence was accompanied by fire, smoke, and the sound of thunder. Exodus 19:16-19
God's presence during Pentecost was accompanied by the sound of wind, tongues of fire, and the gift of different languages. Acts 2:1-3

2. When God gave the Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai, the people were worshiping the golden calf. About 3,000 people died as punishment for their sins. Exodus 32:28
When Jesus' Spirit was given during Pentecost, the people repented, and about 3,000 people believed and found spiritual life. Acts 2:41

3. God's presence was symbolized by a cloud and fire, which led the Israelites out of Egypt. Later, God moved his presence into the temple. 2 Chronicles 5:7-8, 13-14
During Pentecost, God's presence moved from the temple into a "new temple”, believers themselves. Romans 8:9

4. The Torah provided God's teachings for the Old Testament community of people.
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit became the Teacher of believers. John 14:26

Here are two reasons that God wants us to do good works:
1. To represent Him
2. To point people to Jesus

Philippians 3:7-14

I. Rethink your direction.

II. Consider the cost Philippians 3:10-11

III. Forget past failures Philippians 3:12
It is better to forgive the injustices of the past than to allow them to remain, let bitterness take root and poison the rest of our life.

IV. Put it in gear and GO Philippians 3:14

What does it mean to live by faith?

1. We are justified. Galatians 2:16-18

2. We are crucified with Christ. Galatians 2:20, Galatians 3:1-6

‘He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Jim Elliot

God always gives His best to those who leave the choice to Him. Hebrews 13:20-21 Psalm 31:19-20

3. Not frustrating the Grace of God. Galatians 2:21

“Fear is a reaction, Courage is a decision.” Winston Churchill