The Biblical revelation concerning the Spirit is a progressive unfolding.

1. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit is revealed as:
   1. Associated in creation
      • Genesis 1:2 - "The Spirit of God moved"
      • Genesis 1:26 - "Let us"
      • Job 26:13 - "By His Spirit"
   2. Striving with men
      • Genesis 6:3 - "My Spirit shall not always strive"
   3. Enlightening
      • Job 32:8 - "Giveth them understanding"
      • Proverbs 20:27 - "Spirit of man... searching"
   4. Imparting skill
      • Exodus 32:2-5 - "In all manner of workmanship"
   5. Giving physical vigor
      • Judges 14:6 - "Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him"
   6. Empowering the servants of God
      • Exodus 28:3 - "That they many make Aaron's garments"
      • Exodus 31:3 - "Filled him... in wisdom... understanding... knowledge"
      • Numbers 11:25 - "Spirit rested upon them, they prophesied"
      • Judges 14:19 - "Spirit of the Lord came upon him" (see also Judges 11:29; 14:6; 15:14)
      • 2Samuel 23:2 - "Spirit of the Lord spake"
      • 2Peter 1:21 - "Holy men of God spake... moved by the Holy Ghost"

It will be noted that all the Old Testament manifestations of the Spirir were according to His free and sovereign action. He came upon whomsoever He would. No way was revealed by which any Israelite might have the Holy Spirit. Today, in this age, the Spirit indwells every believer. This began after Christ's resurrection. The Old Testament had only a promise that at some future time the Spirit should be poured out upon all flesh (Joel 2:28). The fulfillment of that promise did not begin until Pentecost (Acts 2:16-18)

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