The Holy Spirit: From Creation to Christ

Big Idea: Luke opens his Gospel by showing that the coming of Jesus is the work of the Holy Spirit—continuing God’s creative, revealing, and redeeming work begun in Genesis.

1. The Spirit at the Beginning (Genesis → Luke)

• Genesis 1:2 – “The Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Creation begins with God’s presence before God’s speech.
• Luke intentionally echoes creation language to show that the birth of Jesus is new creation, not merely a miracle.

2. The Spirit Creates Life (Luke 1:35)

• “The Holy Spirit will come upon you… overshadow you.”
• Language recalls:
  • Creation (Gen 1:2)
  • God’s glory filling the tabernacle (Exod 40:35)