Bethel Crc Lacombe

Today, we are beginning a series on the Holy Spirit. We will be reflecting on Genesis 1:1-2; 2:4-7; John 20:19-23 The Holy Spirit: Breath of God. We first meet the Holy Spirit at the very beginning of the Bible as “hovering over the waters.” In Hebrew, the word for spirit is “ruah” and can be translated as spirit, breath, or wind. In the creation of Adam, God gives life to Adam through breathing into his nostrils the breath of life, revealing God as the creator of all creation and life. Our soul is a creation and gift from God, making us both physical and spiritual beings with the ability to serve and fellowship with God. In John, we see Jesus breathing on his disciples and saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” We are given a glimpse here of how the Holy Spirit regenerates us, creating in us the new life that comes through the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus.