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Acts of the Holy Spirit: A Study in Acts

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What does it say?

Peter and John were arrested and commanded not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. Believers gathered to pray for greater boldness to testify of His resurrection.

What does it mean?

The cross did not stop Jesus’ influence, as the Jewish leaders had hoped, but served to focus and intensify the gospel message. Rather than silence His followers, their threats caused believers to gather to seek Him in powerful prayer. They praised God as Sovereign Creator and quoted Scripture relevant to their circumstance. Then, they laid out their obstacle before the Lord, even though He knew it more thoroughly than they did. Their request was specific, asking for strength to overcome the opposition – not remove it. God answered definitively by filling these believers with the Holy Spirit, which caused their faith to grow deeper and their relationships to grow stronger.

How should I respond?

Identifying with the name of Jesus doesn’t mean a sudden end to life’s problems. You may even find that they intensify through spiritual opposition. What issue dominates your prayers right now? In light of that, what aspect of God’s character helps you to remember who He is? What verse of Scripture gives you particular comfort and hope? Lay it out before the Lord and rely on His Spirit for strength. The ability to boldly follow Christ in any situation is found in prayer and the powerful indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.

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Acts of the Holy Spirit: A Study in Acts

Written by Luke to Theophilus, Acts is a sequel to Luke’s earlier Gospel. Luke writes Acts to provide a historical record of the early church and show the trajectory of God's redemptive plan after the resurrection of Jesus. Acts reorients us to the mission of God today: a diverse church, filled with the Holy Spirit, dedicated to showing and sharing the gospel across the earth.

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