God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. Acts 2:23 (NIV) Everyone knows the story. It has been told and referred to all over the place. Peter puts to words the... Continue Reading →
‘And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.' Acts 2:21 Peter is quoting the prophet Joel. He is talking about the signs and the great day of the Lord. He mentions some important points of reference then gives this rule by which the saved will be found. It will... Continue Reading →
Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. Acts 2:18 (NIV) The Spirit of God is moving. A commotion is made. People are wondering over this mysterious force that is allowing simple men and women to do and say amazing things... Continue Reading →
Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?" Acts 2:12 (NIV) The Holy Spirit comes over them and they begin proclaiming the wonders of God. People from everywhere hear them but understand the words in their own language. But this is coming from simple men from simple backgrounds. How could it... Continue Reading →
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:4 (NIV) To the precious in the sight of the Lord the Holy Spirit is given. They have walked with our Saviour. They have followed Him faithfully. Now a mysterious and powerful... Continue Reading →
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 They are gathered to pray to the Lord. All of a sudden wind rushes into the house and around the Disciples. It buffets them violently as it howls through the... Continue Reading →
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen Acts 1:24 We think of earthly things. We do not see yet the Heavenly ones. God sees with eyes that see interior motives, His eternal plans and with a wisdom unfathomable, even for celestial beings. Jesus is... Continue Reading →
and said, "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus Acts 1:16 (NIV) Peter stands in the congregation and speaks. He is a fisherman but his words come out like one who... Continue Reading →
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14 (NIV) Many churches have grown up since this humble beginning. The Disciples have just witnessed their risen Saviour lifted up into Heaven before their eyes. He has physically gone from their... Continue Reading →
"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." Acts 1:11 (NIV) They are standing there gazing into the clouds trying to catch another... Continue Reading →
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