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understanding so they can understand together
with other saints the power of Christ’s love for
them and in them.
JESUS IMPARTED THE SPIRIT OF
UNDERSTANDING TO HIS DISCIPLES
The anointing of the Spirit comes on us at
different times and in different ways, but we need
to understand the Spirit’s purpose. Anybody can
study the Bible, however only when you’re
anointed can you understand God’s Word and
receive revelations of the Spirit. The anointing can
come on you to give you understanding of the
Word. Such an anointing comes from the Spirit of
understanding.
John the apostle writes: “Then said Jesus to
them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath
sent me, even so send I you. And when he had
said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them,
Receive ye the Holy Ghost:” (John 20:21-22).
Jesus was talking to His disciples and He
breathed on them. The word translated “breathed”