Transcript RUAH
Trinity • Third person of the Holy Trinity • Proceeds from the Father and Son • Equal with the Father and Son Titles • • • • • • • • • • Holy Spirit Advocate Consoler Spirit of Truth Spirit of Promise Spirit of Adoption Spirit of Christ Spirit of the Lord Spirit of God Spirit of Glory Symbols • Water-Holy Spirit’s action in Baptism • Anointing-Holy Spirit’s action in Confirmation, • • • • • • • to consecrate to a holy or sacred use. Fire-The transforming energy of the Holy Spirit Cloud and Light -As with Mary at conception or on Mount Tabor at the Transfiguration Seal- Jesus claims us as his own Laying on of Hands- Perpetuates the grace of Pentecost The finger of God- Action of God through the Holy Spirit Dove- At the baptism of the Lord Wind- Sound at Pentecost Roles • Creation-Breath at the origin of every being (Gen 1: 1-2) • Promise-Restores us to the image of God (Gen 2:6-7) • The Law- God is revealed through the law and the prophets Activity In small group discuss: • How do you envision God as creator? What does it mean in Genesis when it says that God breathed upon the waters at the beginning of creation? • How are we recreated in God’s image? Name a person, time, or event where you saw God’s image in another person or yourself. • Name 2 or 3 modern day prophets and explain why you believe that they are prophets Revelation of the Messiah • Isaiah 11: 1-2 – There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out from its roots. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. • Luke 4:16-20 – What does Jesus mean by, “the Spirit of the Lord is upon me?” – What does Jesus mean by, “He has anointed me?” – How does this passage show the intent of the Spirit in the Church? Jesus • Speaks of the Spirit: • • • Nicodemus, Samaritan woman (John 3:5-8) Imparts the Spirit by breathing on the apostles (John 20:22) Sends forth the Spirit to the whole church Remains with us through the Spirit Spirit and the Church • Pentecost: – – – – Pentecost Video Spirit is poured out Spirit is fully revealed Coming of the Spirit never ceases • Mission of Christ and Holy Spirit brought to • • completion in the Church Christ pours out the Spirit upon the Church to nourish, heal, enliven, enable to bear witness Spirit prays in us and for us