Playlist: Holy Spirit, Hovering (topic)
The Trinity and the Holy Spirit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Holy Spirit, as described in Genesis 1:1, is depicted as fluttering or hovering above the face of the deep, indicating an active presence at the dawn of creation. This imagery of hovering suggests a dynamic force, not a personality, but a power emanating from God. In connection with Jesus' baptism in John 1, the Holy Spirit …
What the Holy Spirit Does (2005)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Genesis 1:2, the Spirit of God is described as hovering over the face of the waters, portraying a vivid image of constant movement and activity. The Hebrew word used suggests fluttering or flitting like a bird, evoking a sense of eager readiness to act at God's command. This hovering indicates that the Holy Spirit is not …
What the Holy Spirit Does
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the foundational account of Genesis 1, the Holy Spirit is introduced as the Spirit of God, hovering over the face of the waters. This vivid imagery portrays a bird, like a seagull or a hummingbird, fluttering and poised in constant motion, ready to act at a moment's notice. The Spirit is not static but active, always prepared …
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTo His disciples, Christ admonishes us to follow the light, imitate (or do) the light, and become sons of the light; to not just reflect light but become it.