The Book of Acts Time to Act on Acts 1:8
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Power As in “You shall receive power…”
Acts 1:8 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. NIV
Power Background Kinds of Power What Kind of Power in Acts 1 Pauline Views of Power How About Us?
Recap of Acts 1: days
Recap of Acts 1:1-8 Hey, I’m not a ghost!!! h
Recap of Acts 1:1-8 instructions
Recap of Acts 1:1-8 Kingdom of God
Recap of Acts 1:1-8 Stay in Jerusalem and Wait
Recap of Acts 1:1-8 Wait for the Promsed Gift
Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
Luke’s two volume work Vs. 6 = first use of “Lord” (the Greek vocative tense) by the apostles.
Messiah Code Ezekiel 39:27ff
Ezek 39:27 When I have brought them back from the nations and have gathered them from the countries of their enemies, I will be proved holy through them in the sight of many nations. 28 Then they will know that I am the L ORD their God, for though I sent them into exile among the nations, I will gather them to their own land, not leaving any behind. 29 I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the people of Israel, declares the Sovereign L ORD.”
Messiah Code Joel 2:28- 29
Joel 2:28 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.
Messiah Code Isaiah 32:3
Is 32:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.
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Kinds of Power Political Military Wealth Knowledge Position Love Kingdom Power
What Kind of Power in Acts 1 Holy Spirit Power for Witness
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Potential for functioning in some way, able, capability, might, strength, force, power.
In a specific sense, depending on context, it means “the power that works wonders.”
signs and wonders confirming the gospel
According to Luke, the witness of the Spirit frequently takes the form of signs and wonders which are evidence of the Spirit’s activity and therefore the Messianic Age. (Compare Josephus Antiquities xx. 168) Trites, Allison A., The New Testament Concept of Witness, p. 149
Hebrews 2:3-4 3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. (NIV)
Pauline Views of Power
The Apostle Paul in AD: The Bible Continues
Romans 1:16 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. (NIV)
1 Corinthians 1:18 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (NIV)
2 Corinthians 4:7 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (NIV)
2 Corinthians 12:10 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (NIV)
What About Us Today? Do we have the same power as the early Christians while we share the Good News about Jesus?
There are many methods, times, and/or formats Traditional Format = One-on-One Bible Study Some Points to Ponder There is no timeline. Don’t make it a project.
If you are not comfortable by yourself, partner with another like minded Christian. Some Points to Ponder Don’t forget to pray For Yourself For the Person
It is NOT up to you. You are the witness. God thru His Spirit is the one who convicts and saves. Some Points to Ponder
What About Us Today? Do we have the same power as the early Christians while we share the Good News about Jesus?
I’m not going to tell God what He can and can’t do through His Holy Spirit. My part is through prayer. It’s up to Him to answer however, He chooses. If we focus on performing some miraculous sign, remember that Paul tells us there’s a better way.
I Cor 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Kingdom Power is more potent than any power that can be mustered against us. What are the weapons of our Kingdom Power? Radical Love and Forgiveness Servanthood Non-retaliation Praying for enemies Humility
What does this Power Look Like in Action? Emanuel AME Church Charleston, SC June 17, 2015
What does this Gospel Look Like in Action? Dylann Roof
What does this Gospel Look Like in Action?
Next Week (15 Nov): Different Kinds of Soil (Matthew 13/Mark 4/Luke 8)
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