The Spirit Empowers Prayer

Isaiah prophesies to Israel as they long for rescue. They face the consequences of sin and cry for God’s intervention. God promises a Redeemer will come. He makes a covenant promise that changes everything—the Spirit will remain with his people permanently. Unlike the Old Testament pattern where the Spirit came upon certain people for specific tasks and then departed, this new covenant promises the Spirit will never leave. God's words will be on their lips continually. He promises transformation from the inside out. God's people will have direct access to his presence and his words...