A. What is the work of the Holy Spirit?

• Genesis 1:2 (NLT)
• Judges 3:10 (NLT)
• Isaiah 61:1 (NLT)
• Luke 1:35 (NLT)
• John 1:32 (NLT)

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A. The Holy Spirit's work before the ascension of Christ:

1. The Holy Spirit was present in the creation of the world.
     Genesis 1:2

2. The Holy Spirit moved the hearts and minds of the holy men of old to write God's Word - The Bible.
     2 Peter 1:17

3. He came upon men of old and gave them special power to prophesy.
     Isaiah 61:1

4. He came upon men of old...to go out and fight battles to deliver God's people from the oppressor.
     Judges 6:24

5. He gave power to Mary, the mother of Jesus, to conceive in her womb and bring forth a Son without an earthly father.
     Luke 1:35

6. He was present at the baptism of Jesus as He came up out the water.
     John 1:32

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