River Church Family
Jesus the Baptizer - Promise, Purpose, and Power
š„ JESUS THE BAPTIZER: PROMISE, PURPOSE, POWER š„ Are you ready for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Join us as we dive into The Baptism of the Holy SpiritāGodās Promise from the Old Testament, the Purpose revealed at Pentecost, and the Power available to every believer today! š "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." ā Matthew 3:11 This is more than a messageāitās a divine appointment for you to encounter God in a new way. We will end with a prayer for a fresh baptism of fire, commissioning you to go in power to fulfill the Great Commission. š„ COME EXPECTING. LEAVE EMPOWERED. š„
Locations & Times
River Church Family
6400 Woodson Rd, Raytown, MO 64133, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KgjgJNiAUFItXykxvveB5eunIIXX-G7N/view?usp=sharingThe Promise of the Holy Spirit - (OT Prophecies and the coming Messiah)
A New Heart and a New Spirit
* Ezekiel 36:25-27 ā Godās promise to cleanse and fill His people with His Spirit.
* Jeremiah 31:31-34 ā The New Covenant written on hearts, fulfilled in Christ.
A New Heart and a New Spirit
* Ezekiel 36:25-27 ā Godās promise to cleanse and fill His people with His Spirit.
* Jeremiah 31:31-34 ā The New Covenant written on hearts, fulfilled in Christ.
The Spirit Upon the Messiah (Foreshadowing - Jesus the Baptizer)
Isaiah 11:1-2 ā The Spirit of wisdom and power resting on the Messiah.
Isaiah 42:1 ā The Spirit-empowered Servant bringing justice to the nations.
Isaiah 61:1 (Luke 4:18) ā "The Spirit of the Lord is upon meā¦ā
Matthew 3:11 ā John the Baptist: "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."
Isaiah 11:1-2 ā The Spirit of wisdom and power resting on the Messiah.
Isaiah 42:1 ā The Spirit-empowered Servant bringing justice to the nations.
Isaiah 61:1 (Luke 4:18) ā "The Spirit of the Lord is upon meā¦ā
Matthew 3:11 ā John the Baptist: "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
Jesus' sacrifice reconciles us to God, cleansing us to become His dwelling place.
1 Corinthians 6:17,19 ā "Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit."
THIS IS JESUS OUR BAPTIZER!!!!
Jesus' sacrifice reconciles us to God, cleansing us to become His dwelling place.
1 Corinthians 6:17,19 ā "Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit."
THIS IS JESUS OUR BAPTIZER!!!!
Plan ā Reclaiming the Nations & Reversing Babel
* Genesis 11 (Tower of Babel) ā The scattering of nations.
* Deuteronomy 32:8-9 ā God disinherited the nations, placing them under
lesser spiritual beings.
* Psalms 82:1-8 ā A judgment of these rebellious spiritual rulers.
* Acts 2:5-11 ā Pentecost reversed Babel by uniting people through the Spirit!
* Genesis 12 (Abrahamic Covenant) ā Godās plan to bless the nations through Christ.
* Genesis 11 (Tower of Babel) ā The scattering of nations.
* Deuteronomy 32:8-9 ā God disinherited the nations, placing them under
lesser spiritual beings.
* Psalms 82:1-8 ā A judgment of these rebellious spiritual rulers.
* Acts 2:5-11 ā Pentecost reversed Babel by uniting people through the Spirit!
* Genesis 12 (Abrahamic Covenant) ā Godās plan to bless the nations through Christ.
Bonus
Sons of God or Sons of Israel?
Most English Bibles have āsons of Israelā or something similar because the translation is based on the traditional Hebrew text of the Old Testament, known to us as the Masoretic Text.
But how does God dividing humankind and fixing the boundaries of the peoples āaccording to the number of the sons of Israelā make any sense? Deuteronomy 32:8 hearkens back to what happened at Babelāand Israel did not exist at that time! If you read through the āTable of Nationsā in Genesis 10, Israel does not even appear.
Sons of God or Sons of Israel?
Most English Bibles have āsons of Israelā or something similar because the translation is based on the traditional Hebrew text of the Old Testament, known to us as the Masoretic Text.
But how does God dividing humankind and fixing the boundaries of the peoples āaccording to the number of the sons of Israelā make any sense? Deuteronomy 32:8 hearkens back to what happened at Babelāand Israel did not exist at that time! If you read through the āTable of Nationsā in Genesis 10, Israel does not even appear.
āSons of Israelā or āSons of Godā in Deuteronomy 32:8?
Bonus Material
Dr. Michael Heiser
https://www.logos.com/grow/sons-of-israel-or-sons-of-god-in-deuteronomy-32-8-9/Purity ā Cleansing & Judgment (Baptism of Fire)
Matthew 3:11 ā The Holy Spirit refines believers and judges unrepentant hearts. The Spiritās fire purifies Godās people for His mission.
The fire of God cleanses us and judges those who do not want to pledge their allegiance to Jesus!
The promise of the Holy Spirit is that we would have a transformed heart and the Holy Spirit on the inside.
Matthew 3:11 ā The Holy Spirit refines believers and judges unrepentant hearts. The Spiritās fire purifies Godās people for His mission.
The fire of God cleanses us and judges those who do not want to pledge their allegiance to Jesus!
The promise of the Holy Spirit is that we would have a transformed heart and the Holy Spirit on the inside.
People ā Formation of a New Spirit-Filled Community
Acts 2:42-47 ā Pentecost birthed a new kind of community, marked by:
*Radical unity ("They devoted themselves to teaching and
fellowshipā¦")
*Supernatural generosity ("They had all things in common.")
*Multicultural fellowship (breaking barriers between Jews & Gentiles).
The Holy Spirit doesnāt just empower individualsāHe forms a family!
Acts 2:42-47 ā Pentecost birthed a new kind of community, marked by:
*Radical unity ("They devoted themselves to teaching and
fellowshipā¦")
*Supernatural generosity ("They had all things in common.")
*Multicultural fellowship (breaking barriers between Jews & Gentiles).
The Holy Spirit doesnāt just empower individualsāHe forms a family!
Prophetic Empowerment (Spirit-Given Gifts & Communication)
Joel 2:28-29 ā God desires to speak to us and through us.
Pentecost marked open communication between God and His people.
Joel 2:28-29 ā God desires to speak to us and through us.
Pentecost marked open communication between God and His people.
Empowerment for Witness (The Boldness to Preach & Evangelize)
Acts 1:8 ā "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon youā¦"Acts 2:41, 47 ā 3,000 saved at Pentecost! Revival brings transformation.The Spirit gives both power and love, igniting true revival!
Acts 1:8 ā "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon youā¦"Acts 2:41, 47 ā 3,000 saved at Pentecost! Revival brings transformation.The Spirit gives both power and love, igniting true revival!
Multiple Fillings ā An Ongoing Need
Ephesians 5:18 ā "Be filled with the Spiritā¦" (Greek: be continuously filled).
Examples of multiple fillings in Acts:
* Acts 2:4 ā "They were all filled with the Holy Spirit."
* Acts 4:8 ā Peter, filled again, boldly preaches.
* Acts 4:31 ā Believers filled again after prayer.
* Acts 13:9 ā Paul, filled with the Spirit, operates in boldness.
Why do we need multiple fillings?
We need fresh empowerment for new seasons, challenges, and assignments.
Ephesians 5:18 ā "Be filled with the Spiritā¦" (Greek: be continuously filled).
Examples of multiple fillings in Acts:
* Acts 2:4 ā "They were all filled with the Holy Spirit."
* Acts 4:8 ā Peter, filled again, boldly preaches.
* Acts 4:31 ā Believers filled again after prayer.
* Acts 13:9 ā Paul, filled with the Spirit, operates in boldness.
Why do we need multiple fillings?
We need fresh empowerment for new seasons, challenges, and assignments.
Administering the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
1. God's manifest presence fills a room
2. Laying on of hands
1. God's manifest presence fills a room
2. Laying on of hands