a) Moses was chosen as Israel's shepherd
b) Moses chose seventy others to help him judge the people
(fast forward)
a) Jesus was chosen, and
"...grew in grace before God and man..."
b) Jesus had the fullness of the Father's Spirit to FULFILL the Law
c) He chose himself seventy others who went before Him
d) He gave them a commandment, and a portion of the Spirit
(fast forward)
a )Having fulfilled the Law, Jesus ascended to heaven
b) Jesus poured out His Spirit (of the Father) upon
"...the
whole house..."; signifying His will to the chosen
c) the Spirit was portioned out to the 120
d) Each received a "portion" of the Lord's Spirit:
"And there
appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat
upon each of them." The Spirit was portioned out to 3,000
that believed...etc.
(fast forward)
a)
"For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God:
for God gives not the Spirit by measure unto him." Jn 3:24
b) Jesus has fulfilled the Law FOR you...
c) have you allowed Him to fulfill the Law IN YOU?