1. New Testament
The Baptist witnesses the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus, a phenomenon that Mark reports as Jesus" private experience of his calling. ... He believes that the Temple is no longer sacred because the Holy Spirit now dwells in Jesus" person rather than an embellished, man-made shrine. His body may be destroyed, but unlike the Temple, he will rise again as proof that God's spirit is part of him. ... Following Jesus" Sunday evening appearance to the disciples, giving them the Holy Spirit, he appears again to doubting Thomas. ...
- Word Count: 1551
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School