
#12 – The Story of the Holy Spirit with Tim Mackie
Knowing Faith
Exploring the Empowering Work of the Holy Spirit and Being Christ-Centered
Exploring the Holy Spirit's pivotal role in bringing order out of chaos and its connection to the first and last Adam, emphasizing the Spirit's empowerment of the church and glorification of Jesus.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Tim Mackie, co-creator of The Bible Project, to discuss the Holy Spirit, some common misconceptions and what it means that God lives in us.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- If you were going to tell the story of the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture, how would you do that?
- What are some of the most common misunderstandings regarding the person or work of the Spirit in the Old Testament?
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the ministry of Jesus?
- What changes about the work of the Spirit in the book of Acts?
- How should the church understand the ongoing work of the Spirit today?
Helpful Definitions:
- Rûaħ: Hebrew word for Spirit. 1. Impersonal invisible energy. 2. A personal being's invisible presence or energy. 3. God’s personal presence.
Guest Bio:
Tim Mackie is a pastor, professor, and one of the creative minds behind the Bible Project: a non-profit studio that creates animated short films that explore the grand narrative and theological themes of all the biblical books.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Genesis 1:1-2, Psalm 33, Job 27:3, Genesis 37-50, Exodus 25-31, 35-40, Numbers 11, Acts 2, Ezekiel 1, John 20:19-23, Galatians 5:22-26, Romans 8, Psalm 1, John 14:26, John 15:26
- The Bible Project
- Blue Letter Bible
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