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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