#12 – The Story of the Holy Spirit with Tim Mackie

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Mar 22, 2018

Join Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and Tim Mackie as they explore the evolution of the Holy Spirit's role from the Old to the New Testament, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss the transformative power of the Spirit in believers' lives. Learn about the Bible Project's mission to create engaging animated videos exploring Scripture and how the Spirit empowers the church today.

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Holy Spirit in Scripture

The Holy Spirit's role is explored throughout scripture, from the Old Testament to the New Testament.
This includes its presence in the Old Testament and its shift in the New Testament.

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Subjective Views of the Holy Spirit

Our understanding of the Holy Spirit is often shaped by personal experiences and church traditions, not solely by scripture.
Tim Mackie discusses how his Pentecostal background and his partner John's contrasting upbringing influenced their initial views.

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Holy Spirit's Role in Creation

The Holy Spirit is present from the beginning, representing God's life-giving presence in a chaotic world.
It's not a ghostly figure but a vitalizing energy that brings order and sustains life.

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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
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