History (Return to Judah, Alexander the Great, Maccabean Revolt) and the Political World of Jesus' Time (Sadducees, Pharisees).

Notice His posture, His Father, His glory and His work.

The source of hate and persecution; past and present reality; our future; the Holy Spirit comes to help.

To pursue the good life, we must avoid the thieves of life, embrace the Giver of life and enjoy the substance of life.

I must recognize the Sovereignty of God, I must understand my position in Christ, I must deal with my sin, I must live a life that's pleasing to God, I must say, "Yes" to the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit offers to be our helper, guide us, give wisdom and wise council, direct us, comfort and convict, bring hope, enhance our prayer lives, develop our character, give gifts and infuse us with His power.

There are two transformational ways the Holy Spirit is involved in our lives: Salvation and Sanctification.

Hannah had deep brokenness, wanted to be a participant in the future of God's people. In her brokenness she went to God, was bold enough to believe in God to hear, gave a vow to God, gave her son to serve God, her ongoing faithfulness to God instilled a heart of worship in her son. Her response was one of worship, thankfulness and awe.

Inspiration, Illumination, Conviction, Regeneration, Adoption, Indwelling.

The Holy Spirit is a person, which means he has a soul: mind, will and emotions.