Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  3000 Holy Spirit  »  3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of  »  3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance  »  3269 Holy Spirit, in life of Jesus Christ

From the moment of his conception Jesus Christ was empowered by the Holy Spirit. Christ's possession of the Holy Spirit was demonstrated publicly at several points in his ministry. After his resurrection the Holy Spirit demonstrated him to be the Son of God.

OT prophecies of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ's life

Isaiah 11:2 See also Psalm 45:2; Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 61:1; Zechariah 12:10

Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit

Luke 1:35 See also Matthew 1:18,20

The Holy Spirit at Jesus Christ's baptism

Matthew 3:16 pp Mark 1:10 pp Luke 3:22 pp John 1:32

Jesus Christ lived by the Holy Spirit

Luke 10:21 See also Matthew 4:1 pp Mark 1:12 pp Luke 4:1; Luke 1:80; 1 Peter 3:18

Jesus Christ's ministry was empowered by the Holy Spirit

Hebrews 9:14

In preaching

Luke 4:18 See also Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 12:18; Luke 4:14-15,21; John 3:34; Acts 1:2

In working miracles

Acts 10:38 See also Matthew 12:15-18,28 pp Luke 11:20; Luke 5:17

Jesus Christ was vindicated by the Holy Spirit

Romans 1:4 See also 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 3:18

Jesus Christ promises the Holy Spirit to his disciples

Luke 11:13 See also Matthew 10:20 pp Mark 13:11; Luke 12:12; John 7:39; John 14:16-17,26; John 15:26; John 16:13-15

Jesus Christ gives the Holy Spirit to his disciples

John 20:22 See also Acts 2:33

See also

1250  Abba
2066  Christ, power of
2351  Christ, miracles
2363  Christ, preaching & teaching
2510  Christ, baptism of
2515  Christ, birth of
2560  Christ, resurrection
3040  Holy Spirit, promise of
3239  Holy Spirit, anointing
3242  Holy Spirit, baptism with
3257  Holy Spirit, gift of
3278  Holy Spirit, indwelling