T-Minus 40 The Gift

T-Minus 40 The Gift

40 Days with Jesus Between His Resurrection and Ascension

Acts 1:1-8

#1.  AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT

Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus, so you can be certain of the truth of everything you were taught. Luke 1:3-4 (NLT)

#2.  MANY CONVINCING PROOFS

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 (NIV)

#3.  THE FATHER’S 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)

WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT

1.    The Holy Spirit is a Person not an impersonal force.

2.    The Holy Spirit is God, not a creation of God.

3.    The Holy Spirit is a Gift.

WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES

1.    Helper          John 14:16

2.    Revealer       John 14:17a

3.    Indweller      John 14:17b

4.    Teacher        John 14:26

5.    Witness        John 15:26

6.    Convicter      John 16:8-11

7.    Guide          John 16:13

8.    Glorifier        John 16:14

9.    Producer      Galatians 5:22-23

10.  Empowerer   Acts 1:8

ALLOWING THE HOLY SPIRIT TO WORK IN YOUR LIFE

1.    OBEDIENCE

2.    SURRENDER

3.    TRUST

 

#4.  AN UNANSWERED QUESTION

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:42 (NIV)

#5.  OUR COMPELLING MISSION

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)

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