Wind and God’s Power

Scripture:  Isa. 11:1-5,10

Key Thought: The power of the wind around us

illustrates the power of God’s Spirit in us.

The wind at work —physicalIt changes things! Labor Day Storm Lake-effect Snow Arches National Park

We use it! Wind Power Sailing Kites

The wind at work — Biblical

Children of Israel – God in control over the wind.

God’s power in battle descriptions

God’s power in poetic imagery

God’s breath in judgment imagery

A word of praise –Psalm 148:7,8

The Wind at work — spiritualGeneral area His works in our lives References

He calls us to God Convicts of sin and draws us to God

John 6:44 1 Thess 1:5,6

He is the agent of our salvation

Gives life 2 co. 3:6

Justified 1 Co. 6:11

Reborn, made new Titus 3:5

Setting us apart for God(Initial sanctification)

2 Thess. 2:13 Eph. 1:13

Affirms that we are a child of God

Gal. 4:6 Ro. 8:15,16

He is our daily helper Revealing, teaching John 14:25,26; 15:261 Co. 2:9,10

Helps, intercedes Rom. 8:26,27

Continuing transformation(progressive sanctification)

Romans 8:4,6,13,14

He prepares, calls, and equips us for ministry

Giver of spiritual gifts 1 Co. 12:11 Heb. 2:4

Calling to tasks Acts 31:2

Working for unity Eph. 4:4,5