The One Sent

"This is that Moses who told the Israelites, 'God will send you a prophet like me from your own people.'  Acts 7:37   Moses heralds the coming of Jesus.  He speaks of a great Prophet.  This One is sent to us by God.  He points to Christ.  New Testament and Old blend together in harmony... Continue Reading →

Spirit Given To Who?

We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."  Acts 5:32   Some are witnesses to the wonderful workings of God.  The Spirit of God also testifies of this connection and His love.  This Spirit is an immeasurably great Gift given to those... Continue Reading →

Sharing Everything

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.  Acts 4:32 (NIV)   The very first Christians who gathered in the name of Jesus Christ were different than we are today.  Many of them had seen first-hand the... Continue Reading →

People Plot In Vain

You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David: " 'Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?  Acts 4:25  (NIV)   God uses His servant to speak with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit.  Long years ago He speaks of people raging along... Continue Reading →

Giving What We Have

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."  Acts 3:6 (NIV)   Peter and John come across a man who cannot walk.  He asks them for money.  But they don´t have.  They have something much more important. ... Continue Reading →

What Shall We Do?

Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Acts 2:38 (NIV)   Early Christians put the question to Peter.  They wanted to know what we should do.  They were cut to... Continue Reading →

Spirit Enabled

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 →

Spiritaul Baptism

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 →

Wait For The Gift

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 →

Spirit And Forgiveness

And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.  If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."  John 20:22-23 (NIV) Jesus speaks His Peace and gives it unto His followers.  He wants us to have it.  But He does not... Continue Reading →

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