The Unhindered Harvest

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The Unhindered Harvest Acts: The Unhindered Harvest

Acts 1:12-17 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away.

When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

At this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty persons was there together), and said,

“Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.

While waiting…obey Without hesitation Without the details Obedience to Christ is foundational

While waiting…gather Habitual abiding Faithfulness and togetherness live in the same house

While waiting…pray Focus is not on content Focus is seeking the Lord…together Prayer and fellowship live in the same house

While waiting…pray Prayer drives progress and moves people

The Bible…the only objective voice of God The Bible… While waiting…listen The Bible…the only objective voice of God The Bible… Stability amid chaos Assurance amid doubt Light amid the dark

While waiting…listen The Bible…the objective content of our witness

Reaping the Harvest Be together Pray together Speak the Word Listen to the Word …together Reaping the Harvest