Being a witness to what God has done was the beginning of the Holy Spirit’s effects on believers on Pentecost and part of the transition of the early church. Although many associate Pentecost solely with the New Testament era, its origins are in the Old Testament. Specifically Leviticus 23, where God established the seven biblical …
The Holy Spirit helped move the disciples from fearful to bold. At the Last Supper, Jesus had predicted that all the disciples would desert Him. Peter responded by declaring that He never would, and the other disciples vowed the same. (Mat. 26:31-15). At Jesus’ arrest, all the disciples scattered. Peter followed Jesus to the courtyard …
Just before ascending back to heaven, Jesus gave His followers a mission. They were called to go and tell the Gospel. Acts 1: 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends …
Witnesses to God’s saving work were essential to the early church’s spread of the Gospel. Their witness was a message that transformed lives. This mission began just before the ascension, when Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures and prepared them to proclaim the good news. Luke 24:46 And Jesus said, “Yes, it was written …
You will be Jesus’ witness. These are some of the most important words Jesus spoke to the disciples before He ascended into heaven. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the …
Abraham is a model of how to live a life that testifies to God. His wife, Sarah, had just died, and Abraham needed a place to bury her. His neighbors were Hittites who did not follow the true God. Yet, it seems that they have great respect for Abraham and his life lived in service …
Stephen was a witness in death to those around him as he lived out his faith amid dire circumstances. As Stephen performed signs, miracles, and wonders among the people, he entered into the crosshairs of satan. Satan is always at work to tear down the church and uses deceived people to carry out his missions. …
We can see the importance of witnesses as Peter goes to Cornelius’ house. Acts 10: 23 So Peter invited the men to stay for the night. The next day he went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa. [1] God had just given Peter revelation about mixing with the Gentiles. Acts 10: 15 But …
We often hesitate to share Jesus with people who are different from us. Don’t let differences hinder your witness. Philip was on assignment from the Holy Spirit at noon on the desert road between Jerusalem and Gaza. The Holy Spirit had instructed him to go alongside a chariot. Acts 8: 27 So he started out, and …
Listening to God as you witness is the key to being winsome as you share the Good News of Jesus. Philip was experiencing a great move of God in Samaria when suddenly, the Lord had a different assignment for him. Acts 8: 26 As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, “Go south …