Luke focused on the role of the Holy Spirit more than any other gospel writer.

• The Filling of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1 & 2)

• The Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Luke 3; c.f. Acts 1 & 2)

• The Leading of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:1-15; c.f. Mark 1:12; Rom 8:12-14; Matt 28:20b; 1 Cor 10:13; Joel 2:21-22,

28-29)

• The Anointing of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:14-5:26)

• The Gift of the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:1-13; c.f. Rom 8:26-27; Acts 1:8; Luke 4; Gal 5:16-17, 22-23a)

• The Mission of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:47-49; Acts 1:4, 8; Acts 2:6)

The mission isn’t an assignment.

The mission is an overflow of God’s power in your life.

What did Jesus ask us to do?

WAIT

God's wisdom from Proverbs 11 and God's promise in Malachi 3:10

Jason summarizes our exciting growth in both attendance and giving and contrasts it with the higher expenses we are incurring and the short-term budget shortfall of 50k we're facing today.

Our good Father gives us a good gift: Holy Spirit.

Luke 11:1-13

God responds to persistence in prayer.

• Keep on asking!

• Keep on seeking!

• Keep on knocking!

Why does our good Father want us to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit?

1. Holy Spirit helps us pray. Romans 8:26-27

2. Holy Spirit gives us power. Acts 1:8; Luke 4

3. Holy Spirit changes our desires. Gal. 5:16-17, 22-23a

WEEK 3 | THE WILDERNESS

Luke 4:1-15

Big Idea | Don’t be afraid of

the wilderness.

1. You’re not there by accident.

• Luke 4:1; Mark 1:12; Romans 8:12-14.

2. You’re not there alone.

• Matthew 28:20b; 1 Corinthians 10;13

3. You won’t be there forever.

• Joel 2:21-22, 28-29

When I say YES to Jesus:

- I have new life in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-5)

- I am filled with Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5) (John 3:6) (Acts 2:38)

But Jesus calls me to say YES to MORE:

- He calls me to baptized in water (Luke 3:15)

- He calls me to be baptized in Holy Spirit (Luke 3:16) (Acts 1:4-5) (Acts 2:1-4)

- He gives me more POWER (Acts 1:8)