new beginnings p 389-390 “together” “in one accord in one place” – acts 1:14 – prayer...

New BeginningsP 389-390

“Together”• “In one accord in one place”– Acts 1:14 – prayer– Acts 2:1 – Pentecost – Acts 4:24 – called out to God– Acts 15 - circumcision

“Together”• Corporate setting• Unity – not uniformity• When the day of Pentecost came– Single-minded – James 1:8– Focused - “endued with power”

Poured Out• Empty vessels – 2 Kings 4• Filled – imbue, influence, supply– To wholly take possession

Speak in tongues• Spoke languages (Acts 2:8-11)– understood by others

Speak in tongues• Clear expression– “declaring the wonders of God” – Acts

2:11-12

Speak in tongues• Prophetic – speak the will of God– Acts 2:16-18, 22-24, 32-33, 36, 38-39

Our Response• Do nothing• Accept it for “that” day• Accept it with exceptions• Embrace Him and be empowered

God’s Story• The Resurrection is the apex of

God’s plan• He sends the Holy Spirit to move

His plan forward

Their Story• They received the Holy Spirit (with

initial evidence)• Emboldened to preach Jesus Christ

crucified and risen

Our Story• What we do with the Holy Spirit?• Receive the Holy Spirit as He

presents himself• Receive the Spirit with restrictions