‘Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? Acts 2:7-8 When the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of…
They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. Acts 2:3 The New Testament uses several unique images to represent the person and work of the Holy Spirit. One image…
Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles Acts 1:26 In the past three days, we have been considering how we can position ourselves to be led by God using…
Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen” Acts 1:24 Yesterday, we began a conversation about how to position ourselves to be led by God. We used the vacancy among the…
“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘May his place be deserted;let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, “ ‘May another take his place of leadership.’ Acts 1:20 Do you still remember Brother Judas?…
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 In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives…
Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” Acts 1:6 During my masters degree programme in the University of Lagos, Nigeria, I was once one hour and…
On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. Acts 1:4 I once ended up in…
After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:3 As a child, one…
“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord” Psalm 27:14 I have had to wait for different things at different points in my life but perhaps my worst moment of waiting was when…