THE BLESSING OF TOGETHERNESS!!!

We have just celebrated Jesus death and resurrection and what it means to us!

Jesus rose from the dead, conquered death, hell and the grave! That we may have forgiveness, salvation and new life in Him. Jesus changed everything!!!

Today we are going to look at some of his last words

And what they led the disciples to do and what that accomplished

In Matthew 28:18-20 NIV, it says "Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”  and in Acts 1:5 & 8 NIV Jesus says. "…in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”"

The story was far from over!  It was just the beginning of what Jesus had come to bring.  So what did the disciples do?

In Acts 1:14 NIV it says "They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers."  And as promised God sent His Holy Spirit came.

Acts 2:1-4, 9-11 NIV tells the story, explaining how...

"When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. [3] They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. [4] All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."

 The city was full of God fearing Jews who had come to Jerusalem for the festival. Acts 2:9-11 NIV says there were...

"Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, [10] Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome [11] (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”"

 So Peter stands up in front of the crowds and explains all that Jesus had done.  And in Acts 2:40-41 NIV, it says

""With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” [41] Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day."

 There was an urgency!  Jesus had lived, died and rose again, changing everything for us!  and they wanted the world to know.  As they lived their lives for God and spread the good news of Jesus, the Church grew...  And as the church grew…  Acts 2:42-47 NIV tells us what they as a group of believers did...  it says that...

"They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. [43] Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. [44] All the believers were together and had everything in common. [45] They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. [46] Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."

 This is what Church is about

This is what we want to be about!
 And when we come together in devotion to God, His Word, each other and God’s Work.

Building His Kingdom!!!

There's a blessings galore!

Because Jesus changes everything for everyone who will believe!!!

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