After Jesus was resurrected, he told his disciples, “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about” (Acts 1:4). They were to be Clothed with Power. In my mind, it is the greatest promise given to us. The Spirit Enabled the disciples then, has enabled others down through the ages and still does today. Come join us as we examine this great promise.
The common idea of power involves force by physical strength or strength of personality or wealth to purchase whatever is desired to gain power usually involving all of those assets. Our inclination is to believe those who tell us what we want to hear and promise us all we desire. ... more
What promise did God make? To whom did he make that promise? ...more
From the beginning God stated his intention that human beings be made in his likeness:...more
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Acts 2:1-4
May 2020,
Volume 19 Issue 05
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