School of Life 2026

Yes they did, but not in the same way as New Covenant believers do.

Exodus 31:3 (NKJV)

“And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all [manner of] workmanship,

Exodus 35:31 (NKJV)

“and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship,

Numbers 11:17 (NKJV)

“Then I will come down and talk with you there. I will take of the Spirit that [is] upon you and will put [the same] upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you may not bear [it] yourself alone.

Numbers 11:29 (NKJV)

Then Moses said to him, “Are you zealous for my sake? Oh, that all the LORD’s people were prophets [and] that the LORD would put His Spirit upon them!”

Deuteronomy 34:9 (NKJV)

Now Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so the children of Israel heeded him, and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Judges 3:10 (NKJV)

The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the LORD delivered Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cushan-Rishathaim.

Judges 14:6 (NKJV)

And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he tore the lion apart as one would have torn apart a young goat, though [he had] nothing in his hand. But he did not tell his father or his mother what he had done.

1 Samuel 10:6 (NKJV)

“Then the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.

1 Samuel 19:20 (NKJV)

Then Saul sent messengers to take David. And when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing [as] leader over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.

2 Samuel 23:2 (NKJV)

“The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word [was] on my tongue.

These are just a few examples of the Holy Spirit resting upon, or filling different individuals to fulfill specific tasks, or speak the word of the Lord. It is temporary for the job they are given to do. But when Jesus show up, something different happens. The Holy Spirit remains upon Him, according to John 1:32-33 (NKJV) 32 And John bore witness, saying, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. 33 “I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’

Then Jesus told us that Holy Spirit will abide with us forever. John 14:16 (NKJV) “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever--

Yes, Jesus was always filled with the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:15 (NKJV)

“For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.

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Power gifts are supernatural, because they empower you to do things you could not do in your natural ability. You cannot, in your own ability, turn water into wine. You could not, in your own ability multiply food or walk on water. You cannot heal the sick, except by the supernatural power of Holy Spirit.