The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Life of Jesus Christ
June 19, 2005
Morning Sermon Outline
The Holy Spirits Work in the Life of Jesus Christ
John 3:34
I.The Holy Spirit formed Christs human body in the womb of the virgin Mary Luke 1:31 & :35
1.The conceiving of the body of our Lord Jesus Christ in the womb of Mary is mysterious
2.Scripture tells us this happened when the Holy Spirit came upon her and overshadowed her Luke 1:35
3.The doctrine of Christs virgins birth is a litmus test for true Christianity
II.The Holy Spirit endowed Christ with all spiritual graces Isaiah 11:1-3
1.It might seem there would be no need for this endowment, since Jesus was / is the eternal Son of God, yet in this Christ is an example to men
2.There seems to be such an endowment even before Christ starts His Luke 2:41-50
III.The Holy Spirit anoints Jesus Christ at the beginning of His earthy ministry
1.His title Christ (Messiah) means The Anointed One and refers to an anointing of the Holy Spirit Isaiah 61:1-3; Matthew 3:16-17; John 1:29-34
2.The title Christ rolls into one the three anointed offices of the Old Testament:
A.Prophet Acts 3:22
B.Priest Hebrews 7:17 & :23-28
C.King Revelation 17:14
IV.The Holy Spirit led our Lord Jesus Christ Matthew 4:1
V.The Holy Spirit is the Power behind our Lords casting out of demons Matthew 12:24-32
VI.The Holy Spirit the Eternal Spirit is the Power behind Christs taking up the cross as a Holy Sacrifice for our sins Hebrews 9:13-14
1.It is to this purpose that Christ dedicates Himself, sanctifies Himself, gives Himself wholeheartedly Hebrews 10:5-10; John 17:19
2.It was through the power of the Spirit Christ chose the will of the Father over His own in Gethsemane, perfecting Himself in obedience Hebrews 5:7-9
3.By the words of Hebrews 9:14 we can assume that from start to finish Christs work on the cross was one He was inspired to and encouraged in by the Holy Spirit: All the Love, Righteous Zeal, Submission, Patience, Obedience to God, Faith, and Trust needed for such a work were supplied by the Holy Spirit!
VII.The Holy Spirit is the great Power behind Christs resurrection from the dead Romans 8:11
1.This is our own hope for resurrection life Romans 8:11
2.This is the most stupendous, wonderful, important act in the history of our world 1 Corinthians 15:17
Application for Today
1.If the Holy Spirits presence was so important to Christs ministry, how much also is it important to ours?
2.See how Christ (though the God/Man) lived in dependence upon Gods Holy Spirit and take His example as one to inspire you to prayer and diligent study that you might know the Spirits power in your own life!
3.Since we are called to be conformed to Christs image (Romans 8:29) we should know that such a calling is impossible apart from the Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:16-25
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