From the moment of his conception Jesus Christ was empowered by the Holy Spirit. Christ's possession of the Holy Spirit was demonstrated publicly at several points in his ministry. After his resurrection the Holy Spirit demonstrated him to be the Son of God.
OT prophecies of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ's life
Isaiah 11:2 See also Psalm 45:2; Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 61:1; Zechariah 12:10
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:35 See also Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:20
The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
The Holy Spirit at Jesus Christ's baptism
Matthew 3:16 parallels Mark 1:10, Luke 3:22, John 1:32
As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
Jesus Christ lived by the Holy Spirit
Luke 10:21 See also Matthew 4:1 parallels Mark 1:12, Luke 4:1; Luke 1:80; 1 Peter 3:18
At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
Jesus Christ's ministry was empowered by the Holy Spirit
In preaching
Luke 4:18 See also Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 12:18; Luke 4:14–15, Luke 4:21; John 3:34; Acts 1:2
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
In working miracles
Acts 10:38 See also Matthew 12:15–18, Matthew 12:28 parallel Luke 11:20; Luke 5:17
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
Jesus Christ was vindicated by the Holy Spirit
Romans 1:4 See also 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 3:18
and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jesus Christ promises the Holy Spirit to his disciples
Luke 11:13 See also Matthew 10:20 parallel Mark 13:11; Luke 12:12; John 7:39, John 14:16–17, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:13–15
So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
Jesus Christ gives the Holy Spirit to his disciples
John 20:22 See also Acts 2:33
When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.