Word, Spirit, Water, Dove

In Genesis 1 we find the Spirit hovering over the waters (anointing the Word?) as God speaks and creates (cf. John 1:1-3).

In Genesis 8 we have a dove flying about over the waters, followed by a fresh start for planet earth.

At the Baptism of Jesus (a watery context again), the Spirit comes down on Jesus like a dove (anointing the Word). Jesus’ work will be one of new creation.

Jotted down from Mike Reeves 3^rd talk on the Trinity (Trinity in Creation and Revelation) at Theology Network.