Getting Started: The Lord promised that He would be with Moses (Exodus 3.12). How was the Lord’s presence evident? At the conclusion of our last lesson we noted how God’s presence was with Israel because His Spirit was with Israel (see Isaiah 63.7-14). Note the prophet’s words in vs. 11: “Where is he who brought... Continue Reading →

Getting started: after the exodus from Egypt, God led Israel to Mt. Sinai. In His own words, “I bore you on eagles wings and brought you to myself” (Exodus 19.4). What do you think God meant by that statement? How did God bring Israel to Himself? In Genesis 15 we read of how the Lord... Continue Reading →

Getting started: what role did the Spirit have in Creation (Genesis 1)? What role is ascribed to the Spirit in the wisdom literature (Psalm 104.30; Job 33.4)? The trinitarian concept of God (Father, Son & Spirit) is not fully developed in the Old Testament, and certainly not in the opening chapters of Genesis. Consequently, most... Continue Reading →

Getting Started: On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you with the following statements? (1=not comfortable at all, 10=so comfortable I want to give it a big hug) The Spirit dwells in me. _____________ The Spirit leads me. ______________ I cannot be fruitful, except by the Spirit. ______________ I am sealed for redemption by... Continue Reading →