Matthew 11:28

Characteristics and Actions of the Holy Spirit

He has a mind- "And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God." Romans 8:27

 

He is a helper- "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." Romans 8:26

 

He is loving- "Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;" Romans 15:30

 

He is a teacher- "Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst." Nehemiah 9:20

 

He speaks- "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them." Acts 13:2

 

He comforts- "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14:26

 

He searches- "But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God." 1 Corinthians 2:10

 

He leads- "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14

 

He guides- "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13

 

He hears- "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13

He works- "But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."

He fellowships- "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen." 2 Corinthians 13:14 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these three are one." 1 John 5:7

Pride

1 Samuel 2:3 "Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed."

 

Did Pontius Pilate Have a Choice?

[Mat 27:24 KJV] "When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it."

Pilate believed Jesus was innocent. Did he have a choice? Should he have freed Jesus? Our minds scream "Yes, he could have stopped the crucifixion," but we need to look at what the Father wanted.

[Mar 14:36] "And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt."

 

While Jesus was being tortured physically, spiritually, and emotionally, He asked the Father to take away the suffering if it was His will.

 

[Mar 15:25 KJV]  "And it was the third hour, and they crucified him."

 

As we see in Mark 15:25, it was not His will. If Jesus Christ had not died for us, our sins would not have been forgiven.

 

[John 3:16]  "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

 

That was the whole purpose of God the Son coming down to earth as a man. He suffered for us because He loves us so much! Therefore, Pilate's choice was right and was the plan of God.