Ray Bentley - Acts 1:8-14, July 12, 2020
Notes: https://www.maranathachapel.org/s/ActsNotes071220.pdf
You shall receive power: The Spirit of God will indwell every believer. The Greek term for power is "dunamis," which means force, miraculous power, ability, strength, violence, and mighty. It also means one’s ability or capacity. Being able to do something. The specific ability depends on the context. Martyrdom comes from the Greek word for witness: "martys." The disciples were shocked and spellbound, beholding the most dramatic and phenomenal events ever experienced—the Ascension of the Messiah in a cloud of glory, and His return into Heaven. The Upper Room prayer meeting is happening again today!
Ray Bentley - Acts 1:1-7
Notes: https://www.maranathachapel.org/s/ActsNotes070520.pdf
Power came down from Heaven. The only thing that will move the world are lives ignited by the Spirit of God. The early Church had none of the things we think essential for success, yet the Church turned Rome up...
One of the most devastating feelings in our lives is fatalism – the feeling that this is the way it is always going to be and nothing is going to change. It will probably even get worse. The message of the Book of Acts is that is Not True! The Messiah Jesus is not dead, and He is not distant, and...
