Show Notes:
We trace the Spirit through the Old Testament and culminating into the New Testament—empowering judges, guiding leaders, speaking through prophets, and pointing toward a future outpouring that would transform God’s people from the inside out.
Key Scriptures: Judges 14, 1 Samuel 16, Isaiah 11, Ezekiel 36–37, Joel 2
Themes: power, prophecy, leadership, anticipation, fulfillment
EPISODE 3 Questions
1. Which Old Testament example of the Spirit stands out most to you?
2. How do moments when the Spirit “comes upon” someone differ from the New Testament’s permanent indwelling?
3. Why is the promise of a future outpouring of the Spirit significant?
Outline
1. Introduction
Recap of foundational terms
Transition into OT usage
2. The Spirit as God’s Empowering Presence
Judges: Samson, Gideon
Leaders: Moses, Joshua
3. The Spirit with Kings
Saul: anointing and departure
David: prayer not to lose the Spirit
4. The Spirit through the Prophets
Isaiah, Ezekiel, Joel
Promise of a new heart and future outpouring
5. Old Testament Tension
Spirit “comes upon” vs future “within”
Anticipation of something greater
6. New Testament Harmony
Old Testament anticipation meets New Testament fulfillment
Continuing Christ’s presence
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