“Introducing the Spirit: Words, Meanings, and First Appearances”
1. Introduction
Why study the terms “Spirit” and “Holy Spirit”
Goals of the series
2. Key Biblical Words
Ruach (Hebrew): breath, wind, spirit
Pneuma (Greek): spirit, wind, breath
Range of meanings in Scripture
3. Early Biblical Appearances
Genesis 1:2 — Spirit hovering over the waters
The Spirit as life-giver
4. Spirit vs. spirit
Capital “S” vs lowercase “s”
Divine Spirit vs human spirit vs attitude/disposition
5. Setting the Stage for the Series
YOUR VIEWPOINT IS IMPORTANT
1. What surprised you most about the meaning of ruach and pneuma?
2. Why do you think Scripture uses the same word for breath, wind, and spirit?
3. How does understanding “spirit” at creation shape your view of God?
2 Responses
I would like to see a video on the 10 Comandments.
I will look into that. Would you like that from an Old Testament perspective only?