09/09/2026
Good evening believers of the “Word”What do I mean by the “Word” Believers of the word are individuals who accept the Bible as the authoritative truth of God and let its teachings guide their daily actions.
Accept the Bible as the inspired and infallible Word of God.
Trust in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life.
View Scripture as a vital source of spiritual authority, wisdom
Obedience: Put the teachings of Scripture into practice rather than just listening to them.
Example: Strive to model good behavior in speech, love, faith, and purity, as noted in 1 Timothy 4:12.
Sharing: Spread the message of the gospel through daily interactions and personal witness.
We will now go into the Book of Acts👇
Why: Acts is written by the same author as the Gospel of Luke and directly continues the story.
What you get: It shows what happened immediately after Jesus' resurrection, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and how the first Christian communities started
The Book of Acts is important because it is the only book in the Bible that tells the historical story of how the early Christian church began and grew right after Jesus returned to heaven.
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
Acts 1:4-8👇
“Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before.
John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “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.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
The "First Account" (Verse 1): The author (Luke) addresses Theophilus, reminding him of his earlier book (the Gospel of Luke) which covered what Jesus began to do and teach. Acts continues this story, showing Jesus's ongoing work through His followers. [1] Proof of the Resurrection (Verses 2-3): Before ascending to heaven, Jesus gave instructions through the Holy Spirit. He showed Himself alive to the apostles for 40 days with "many infallible proofs," teaching them about the Kingdom of God. [1] The Command to Wait (Verse 4): While gathered with them, Jesus ordered his disciples not to leave Jerusalem. He told them to wait for the "Promise of the Father"—the baptism of the Holy Spirit he had previously spoken about.
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day.