In the face of hostility and disgrace, we are to respond with confidence in God without being distracted from the mission of proclaiming that Jesus is Lord.
The blossoming early church, enduring initial attacks by the Sanhedrin, now confronts an internal assault from the Enemy.
God is charge. When faced with pressure or threats, take it to the Lord through prayer, and do what He has called you to do.
The Holy Spirit empowers us to witness to Jesus as the new Temple, the only “place” of reconciliation with God.
By renewal of the Holy Spirit, we experience complete wholeness, made fit for duty, to share the good news: Jesus, the Deliverer, has come!
“What does this mean?” We gain perspective on the Holy Spirit through the events of Pentecost.
The Ascension of Jesus means that he is enthroned as the world's true king, and by the Spirit we are empowered as his witnesses.
The promise of resurrection allows us to live and work for Jesus so that others can too.
If you feel you have failed Jesus, you can be certain that because of the resurrection you are redeemed and are still of use to our Lord.