Serving the Poor and the Persecuted
Dr. Stephen Rasche

Holy Spirit in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, and Jesus’ Anointing as Priest, Prophet, and King
The Synoptic Gospels’ testimony to the Holy Spirit is very similar from Jesus’ baptism through his temptations in the desert.
Dr. Schreck examines the distinctive emphasis on the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ life and teaching in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. He also shows how Jesus is anointed by the Spirit as priest, prophet, and king, and how his followers today share in this anointing for mission through baptism and confirmation.
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