The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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T H E N E W T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

1. The blessing on the offspring of God’s people

a. Isa. 44.3

b. Isa. 59.21

2. As a sign of God’s favor and acceptance, Ezek. 39.29

3. The outpouring of the Spirit is associated with the “ great and awesome day of the Lord ” (cf. v. 31 of Joel 2.28-32).

4. Associated with the regathering of repentant Israel to Messiah, Zech. 12.10

B. Promises given during Jesus’ life about his baptism with the Holy Spirit

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1. John the Baptist’s promise regarding Messiah

a. Matt. 3.11

b. Mark 1.8

c. Luke 3.16

d. John 1.33