The disciples were left with The disciples were

The disciples were left with. .

The disciples were left with. . 1. The reality that Jesus was gone

The disciples were left with. . 1. The reality that Jesus was gone 2. A command (Acts 1: 4)

The disciples were left with. . 1. The reality that Jesus was gone 2. A command (Acts 1: 4) “Do not leave Jerusalem. ”

The disciples were left with. . 1. The reality that Jesus was gone 2. A command (Acts 1: 4) 3. A promise (Acts 1: 5 & 8) “Do not leave Jerusalem. ”

The disciples were left with. . 1. The reality that Jesus was gone 2. A command (Acts 1: 4) “Do not leave Jerusalem. ” 3. A promise (Acts 1: 5 & 8) “Baptized with Holy Spirit, ”

The disciples were left with. . 1. The reality that Jesus was gone 2. A command (Acts 1: 4) “Do not leave Jerusalem. ” 3. A promise (Acts 1: 5 & 8) “Baptized with Holy Spirit, ” “Receive power. ”

“How much more will your Heavenly Father

“How much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask? ” Luke 11: 13

“For we are all baptized by one Spirit into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free, and we were all given the same Spirit to drink. 1 Corinth. 12: 13 (NLT)

• Power

• Power • Boldness

• Power • Boldness • Growth

• • Power Boldness Growth Spiritual gifts

• • • Power Boldness Growth Spiritual gifts Fruit

• • • Power Boldness Growth Spiritual gifts Fruit Character of Christ

• • Power Boldness Growth Spiritual gifts Fruit Character of Christ Presence of Christ

“Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the spirit. ” Ephesians 5: 18 (NLT)

“The Spirit won’t do anything if the Spirit can’t do anything. ”

1. The reality that Jesus was gone 2. A command (V 4 & 8) “Do not leave Jerusalem” “You will be my witnesses. . . ” (V 9 – 11)

1. The reality that Jesus was gone 2. A command (V 4 & 8) “Do not leave Jerusalem” “You will be my witnesses. . . ” Obedience! (V 9 – 11)

1. The reality that Jesus was gone (V 9 – 11) 2. A command (V 4 & 8) “Do not leave Jerusalem” “You will be my witnesses. . . ” Obedience! “Then the Apostles returned to Jerusalem. ” (v 12)

1. The reality that Jesus was gone (V 9 – 11) 2. A command (V 4 & 8) “Do not leave Jerusalem” “You will be my witnesses. . . ” Obedience! “Then the Apostles returned to Jerusalem. ” (v 12)

1. The reality that Jesus was gone 2. A command (V 9 – 11) (V 4 & 8) “Do not leave Jerusalem” “You will be my witnesses. . . ” “Then the Apostles returned to Jerusalem. ” (v 12) 3. A promise “Baptized with the Holy Spirit. ” (v 5) “Power. ” (v 8)

“Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom? He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. ” (V 6 – 7)

“Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges. . . ” Philippians 2: 6 – 7 a (NLT)

1. Jesus is coming back. Fact.

1. 2. Jesus is coming back. Fact. Remain steadfast

1. 2. Jesus is coming back. Fact. Remain steadfast “He who remains to the end will be saved. ” Matt 24: 13

1. 2. 3. Jesus is coming back. Fact. Remain steadfast Get busy!

Power!

“The surest sign of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a desire to make Jesus known. ” Edinburgh Baptist Church, Sept. 1998