The Spirit of PowerThe Spirit of Power

Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:6, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: `Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.”

Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:6, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: `Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.”

Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Empowerment for LeadershipEmpowerment for LeadershipJoseph interpreted Joseph interpreted dreamsdreams (Gen (Gen 41:38)41:38)

ProphecyProphecy was innate to leadership was innate to leadership (e.g. Saul, 1 Sam 10:6, 10).(e.g. Saul, 1 Sam 10:6, 10).

MiraclesMiracles validated the message (2 validated the message (2 Ki 2:9, 15; Rom 15:19; 1 Cor 2:4; Ki 2:9, 15; Rom 15:19; 1 Cor 2:4; Heb 2:4).Heb 2:4).

Moses who Moses who judgedjudged disputes – his disputes – his power could be transferred to the power could be transferred to the 70 elders (Num 11:17, 25-29). 70 elders (Num 11:17, 25-29).

Empowerment for LeadershipEmpowerment for LeadershipJoshua had Joshua had militarymilitary ability (Num 27:18; ability (Num 27:18; Deut 34:9). Deut 34:9).

Likewise, Othniel (Jdg 3:10), Gideon (Jdg Likewise, Othniel (Jdg 3:10), Gideon (Jdg 6:34), and Jephthah (Jdg 11:29) became 6:34), and Jephthah (Jdg 11:29) became a powerful a powerful military leadersmilitary leaders..

While Samson became physically While Samson became physically overpoweringoverpowering (Jdg 13:25; 14:6, 19; (Jdg 13:25; 14:6, 19; 15:14).15:14).

Saul’s Saul’s righteousrighteous indignationindignation was stirred was stirred (1 Sam 11:6; cf. Eze 3:14) as part of his (1 Sam 11:6; cf. Eze 3:14) as part of his leadership.leadership.

N.T. LeadershipN.T. Leadership

Jesus returned to Galilee in the power Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit and of the Spirit and preachedpreached..– His message stressed social justice for His message stressed social justice for

the oppressed (Lk 4:14, 18).the oppressed (Lk 4:14, 18).– The Apostles adopted his emphasis The Apostles adopted his emphasis

(Acts 1:8)(Acts 1:8)– This brought Jesus joy in the Spirit (Lk This brought Jesus joy in the Spirit (Lk

10:21).10:21).

N.T. LeadershipN.T. Leadership

Church Leaders were empowered by Church Leaders were empowered by the Spirit for the Spirit for ministry ministry (Acts 6:3, 5; (Acts 6:3, 5; 20:28)20:28)

And enabled to And enabled to defenddefend the gospel the gospel (Acts 6:10; 11:24; 1 Thess 1:5, 2 Tim (Acts 6:10; 11:24; 1 Thess 1:5, 2 Tim 1:14)1:14)

As well as As well as punishpunish deviants ( deviants (Ananias,Ananias, Acts 5:3, 9; Acts 5:3, 9; Simon Magus,Simon Magus, 13:9). 13:9).

Transfer of LeadershipTransfer of Leadership

ElijahElijah passed his mantle to passed his mantle to ElishaElisha (2 (2 Ki 2:9, 15)Ki 2:9, 15)

MosesMoses transferred leadership to transferred leadership to JoshuaJoshua (Num 11:17, 25-29) (Num 11:17, 25-29)

Paul/EldersPaul/Elders and the elders bestowed and the elders bestowed spiritual power and gifts on spiritual power and gifts on Timothy,Timothy, 1 Tim 4:14; 2 Tim 1:6) 1 Tim 4:14; 2 Tim 1:6)

Empowerment for EdificationEmpowerment for Edification

Bezalel who Bezalel who craftedcrafted the tabernacle (Exo the tabernacle (Exo 31:3; 35:31) and David was given 31:3; 35:31) and David was given architectural plans by the Spirit (1 Chr architectural plans by the Spirit (1 Chr 28:12). 28:12).

Prophecy, Visions, DreamsProphecy, Visions, Dreams: : One of the One of the characteristics of the last days will be characteristics of the last days will be that ALL God’s people will have access to that ALL God’s people will have access to the Spirit and his power (Joel 2:28-32; the Spirit and his power (Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:17-21), evenActs 2:17-21), even ExorcizingExorcizing demons demons (Mt 12:28).(Mt 12:28).

Empowerment for RelationshipEmpowerment for Relationship

Christians are strengthened by the Christians are strengthened by the Spirit to comprehend the love of Spirit to comprehend the love of God and live lives of faith (Eph God and live lives of faith (Eph 3:16-19):3:16-19):

“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,”

“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,”

“may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

“may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

The Spirit Empowered Jesus!The Spirit Empowered Jesus!

Luke 4:14, 18, “Jesus returned to Luke 4:14, 18, “Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the news about him spread through the whole countryside.… ‘The Spirit of whole countryside.… ‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed.’”release the oppressed.’”

Luke 4:14, 18, “Jesus returned to Luke 4:14, 18, “Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the news about him spread through the whole countryside.… ‘The Spirit of whole countryside.… ‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed.’”release the oppressed.’”

Luke 10:21, Luke 10:21, At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "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 your good pleasure.”

Luke 10:21, Luke 10:21, At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "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 your good pleasure.”

Acts 20:28, “Acts 20:28, “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.”

Acts 20:28, “Acts 20:28, “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.”

Acts 6:10, “Acts 6:10, “They could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.”

2 Tim 1:14, “Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you--guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.”

Acts 6:10, “Acts 6:10, “They could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.”

2 Tim 1:14, “Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you--guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.”

1 Tim 4:14, “1 Tim 4:14, “Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.”

2 Tim 1:6, “2 Tim 1:6, “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.”

1 Tim 4:14, “1 Tim 4:14, “Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.”

2 Tim 1:6, “2 Tim 1:6, “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.”