1. THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: I Corinthians 2:4-5

2. The Holy Spirit works in our midst for different reasons. The Holy Spirit demonstrated to those around that His messages were authentic - I Corinthians 2:1-5

3. I. THROUGH REMOVING THE SLUMBER Isaiah 52:1-2 A call to awake – Psalm 121 3,4 Proverbs 6:10,11 The call of the Spirit is not just to awake the Church but to awake to its purpose – Romans 13:11

4. II. THROUGH RAISING THE SERVANTS Isaiah 52:7 Call to action. Prophet Isaiah has revealed to how it shall be done – Isaiah 54:16,17 A Church on its feet is never a stationary force – Isaiah 55:12 God will make a way – Isaiah 57:14 Isaiah 58:14 Isaiah 59:21 Isaiah 60:1,2

5. III. THROUGH RETURNING THE SAINTS The rewards of our labour will return with us – Isaiah 66:19-22 The song that the exiles of Ezra once sang will again burst forth before the throne of God… Psalm 126:1-6 It is now time to gather in the harvest. The saints are returning. Where are you in this exciting close of time?