Lesson 408: DOVE- SYMBOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 4

INTRODUCTION:

God chose the Dove as a symbol of His Spirit because of its characteristics that has to do with Holiness. In this study, we shall look into each of them. May the Lord bless us as we study at His feet in Jesus mighty Name, Amen.

1. CHARACTERISTICS OF A DOVE
Dove is pure and purity is required of every Christian because our Lord was without spot or wrinkle, it is also very meek and meekness is one of the factors in dealing with others. Dove is also harmless.
Luke.3:22; Jn.1:32-33; Songs.6: 7; Gen.17:1; Heb.12:14, Eph.5:27, 2 Pet.3:14; James.3:17-18; Luke.9:53-56; Matt.11: 29; Gal.5:22-23; 1ITim.2: 24-25; Titus.3: 2-3; I Pet.3: 4-5; Numbers.I2:3, Gal.6:1, 1Cor.4:20-21; John.14: 26; Isa.40:1-2; I Thess.5:11.