Has anyone ever imparted something of value to you?
To impart means to or to something to another person.
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Something that we are missing in the church today is a Biblical understanding of
Impartation is when transfers the anointing or the gifts or even the presence of the from one disciple to another.
Supporting Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Numbers 11:10-12 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Numbers 11:16-17, 24-25 (ESV)
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What does this teach us about the Spirit of God?
The Spirit is God in operation. – Dr. Robert Coleman
Supporting Scripture: Numbers 11:26-29 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-15 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: John 20:19-23 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Acts 13:2-5 (ESV)
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All believers are sealed, indwelt, and experience the sanctifying grace of the Spirit in them. But not every believer is, at the time of the new birth or even later, necessarily filled or controlled by the Holy Spirit. The filling of which we speak is certainly the believer’s birthright. It belongs to him or her because he or she is a child of God and a joint heir with Jesus Christ. It is the Father’s wish that all of His children be filled with the Spirit. It is a blessing that must be claimed. – Dr. Harold Lindsell
Are you filled with the Holy Spirit?
Here are some reflection questions on Numbers 11:16-30 and the impartation of the Holy Spirit:
- In Numbers 11:16-30, we see Moses sharing the burden of leadership with seventy elders. Reflect on a time when you shared a responsibility with others. How did it feel to collaborate and share the load?
- The Holy Spirit descended upon the seventy elders, empowering them to prophesy. How do you understand the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering individuals for their tasks and responsibilities?
- Consider the reaction of Eldad and Medad, who prophesied in the camp even though they were not present at the initial gathering. How does their example challenge our understanding of spiritual experiences?
- Moses expressed a desire for all of God’s people to be prophets. Reflect on the idea that prophethood is not limited to a select few but is available to all believers. How does this perspective influence your understanding of your own spiritual journey?
- The Spirit’s work was not confined to the designated meeting place but manifested in the midst of the Israelite camp. How does this emphasize the omnipresence and accessibility of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
- Reflect on the significance of Joshua’s concern about Eldad and Medad’s prophesying outside the tent. How might our preconceived notions or structures limit the work of the Holy Spirit among us?
- Consider the response of Moses when Joshua expressed concern. How does Moses’ attitude toward the work of the Spirit challenge us to embrace diversity and unexpected expressions of faith within our communities?
- Reflect on a time when you experienced the presence or work of the Holy Spirit in a way that was unexpected or unconventional. How did this experience deepen your understanding of God’s nature and your relationship with Him?
- How can we cultivate a greater sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit in our lives and communities, enabling us to embrace diversity and foster unity in the body of Christ?
- In what ways can we encourage and support one another in stepping out in faith and allowing the Holy Spirit to work through us, even in situations where it may challenge traditional norms or structures?