God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. Acts 1:9 (NIV) His work in the flesh is finished. He has gone to the grave for us and came back. Now Jesus is suddenly is lifted up. He is taken up into... Continue Reading →
‘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 (NIV) Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His followers. He speaks directly to the ones who have followed Him... Continue Reading →
He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. Acts 1:7 (NIV) Jesus has paid for our chosen distance and separation from God. He has risen from the grip of death. Now He gives His last vital instructions and... Continue Reading →
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:5 (NIV) Jesus tells His followers to wait for a baptism of Spirit. The Spirit of God is to come over, to fill and to lead His people. This is a great blessing and the... Continue Reading →
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 (NIV) We are not good at waiting these days. It kills us in our modern society to sit back... Continue Reading →
After his suffering, he showed himself to these men 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 (NIV) Here it is again! Once more we find the coincidence of something happening for 40 days. ... Continue Reading →
In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach Acts 1:1 (NIV) Luke gives us a new chance to examine all that Jesus starts. He draws our attention to the beginning of miraculous works. He directs us to the moment our Saviour Jesus Christ starts teaching... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 