The relationship between Jesus and the Holy Spirit reveals how being full of the Spirit enabled Christ's earthly ministry. Through Isaiah's prophecies, we see how being full of the Spirit equipped Jesus with divine wisdom, understanding, and counsel. This Spirit-empowered life demonstrated God's personal nature and commitment to dwell among His people, ultimately fulfilling ancient promises through the incarnation.
Application Questions:
- When you sin, do you look to the grace of God our Savior through the gift of the Son by the Spirit?
- Have you meditated on your personal relationship with God the Father, the Son, and the Spirit?
- Is your theology of the baby Jesus big enough to include His role as the Davidic Messiah?
- If you are joined with Christ through salvation, does your prayer life reflect the priority of establishing His kingdom?
- Do you read the Old Testament and, specifically, the prophets regularly? If not, why?
- Are you united by faith with Jesus and therefore able to access the power of the Spirit in His life?
- This Christmas season, will you commit to slowing down and refreshing yourself anew with time with God as you ponder the magnificence of the Incarnation?
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