“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:4

Old Testament

Establishment

Old Testament Establishment Sin & Warning

Old Testament Establishment Wrath Sin & Warning

Old Testament Establishment Wrath Repentance Sin & Warning

Old Testament Establishment Wrath Repentance Sin & Warning

400 years of silence

Jewish Dispersion

400 years of silence Jewish Dispersion

Empire of Alexander The Great

400 years of silence Jewish Dispersion Greek Language

Septuagint Greek translation of the Jewish Bible

400 years of silence Jewish Dispersion Greek Language Septuagint

Roman Empire with road system

400 years of silence Jewish Dispersion Greek Language Septuagint Roman Roads

Pax Romana

meaning Roman Peace

Pax Romana meaning Roman Peace 27 B.C. – 180 A.D.

400 years of silence Jewish Dispersion Greek Language Septuagint Roman Roads Pax Romana

God Breaks the silence

God Reveals the Plan “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

God Prepared the way Jewish Dispersion Greek Language Septuagint Roman Roads Pax Romana

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:4 Big Idea: Pray Persistently

What Now? 1.Invest in your church family.

What Now? 1.Invest in your church family. 2.Ask if there is a hindrance.

What Now? 1.Invest in your church family. 2.Ask if there is a hindrance. 3.Look for what god is doing.