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All our hope is in Jesus. We trust him for salvation, follow him as Lord, and live in union with him. Jesus is the cornerstone, and his chosen apostles laid the foundation of truth on which the household of God is built. Today, from Acts 1, we see what Jesus did to prepare his apostles before he ascended into heaven. We come to faith in Jesus and enter the kingdom of God through their witness of him. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
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Overwhelmed, But Still Making Good Decisions | Spirit, Power & The Church The disciples had just watched Jesus ascend—and now they were waiting, unsure, and overwhelmed. But they didn't sit still. They stayed in community, prayed together, remembered Jesus' faithfulness, and elevated God's Word. In this message, we walk through six biblical principles that show how to keep moving forward when life feels like too much. God hasn't left you confused—He's equipping you to make faithful decisions even in hard seasons. Key Insights: 1. Staying connected to biblical community can protect you from isolation when life feels overwhelming. 2. Remembering past moments where God met you brings peace and clarity when your next step feels uncertain. 3. Having a consistent meeting place with God helps anchor your heart when the rest of life is chaotic. 4. Praying constantly—especially with others—keeps you aligned with God's presence and priorities. 5. Obedience is often the next right step, not the final answer. God moves as we trust Him in motion. Key Scripture: Acts 1 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.1.ESV):8 Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Spirit, Power & The Church Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/TjpitECabz4) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/)
Today, we'll be in Acts 1 talking about the power of your story…“But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. The Heart Truth podcast is just one way we seek to accomplish our mission online and you can help us by leaving reviews on your podcast platform of choice or by sharing these devotions with someone you know.To let us know how we can pray for you or to find out more about Ridgecrest, take a minute to fill out our Connection Card linked below. https://my.rbcdothan.org/connectioncardIf you'd like to receive our daily devotionals in your inbox, sign up HERE free of charge: https://mailchi.mp/4bcc8628406b/daily-heart-truth-devotionsThe Journey Podcast:Substack: https://thejourneypodcast.substack.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey/id1785079800 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0syXQWFX6IhTZjeJsHWxtM?si=c4c7397b153248f6Ridgecrest Sermons podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=0bc532b4f72c4facFind us online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/profilecard/?igsh=MWRrZHZwdXprYzhwZw==YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rbcdothanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rbcdothan?_t=ZP-8wfPSkVSuYo&_r=1Our website https://www.rbcdothan.org • ⁃ WATCH LIVE Sunday and Wednesday: https://rbcdothan.online.church
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Daily 7A Movement Launch Meeting Launch Code5 minutes to light the fuseHear from GodRemember who we areReceive blessingGo change the worldRon and Nick talk religious platitudes like "I guess that's the will of God" and "I really want God to use me."Notes:Acts 1:15Peter stood up (also in Acts 2:14)There is a scene in The Matrix where Neo stands up to the representatives of the evil matrix for the first time and doesn't run away. When someone asks what he is doing, Morpheus replies, “He's beginning to believe.” We can almost see the wheels going round in Peter's head when this moment comes. He's been a failure till now. A denier and a runner. But now he stands up. What gives him the right to speak to the assembly? Who gave him a platform or authority? He thinks he can rebuke Jesus. He uses swords when Jesus says put swords away. He spouts curses when he's afraid of associating with Jesus. And he goes fishing when it looks like Jesus's plan isn't working out. Now he stands up? Shouldn't it be John? At least John didn't cut, curse, or run. But it's Peter who takes charge when the community is waiting for the gift. He recognizes the moment they are in together - the need for perspective and replacement of the traitor. He has no particular right to take a place of leadership himself. He is a traitor too. But he is beginning to believe something. He is beginning to believe the Jesus commissioning; the placement of Peter at the foot of the church (Mt 16:18). The declaration that he is not Simon but Peter. He is beginning to believe in his given name and place. Peter stood up because he began to believe the gospel. Jesus restoration and Jesus placement. Acts 1:16IdentityThe Holy Spirit is the one who Peter sees in the words of the Old Testament. He doesn't yet possess the Holy Spirit or vice versa but he knows him. The Holy Spirit identity is a writer and speaker. He is consistent from the beginning of time. He is always speaking to and through people who know him. Acts 1:17He was one of our number The implications of this statement are profound. Judas the betrayer was not an outsider. He was one of them. He was one that Jesus called to himself after praying all night (Luke 6:12-16). This means that Judas joined Jesus' ministry on purpose - God's purpose. The betrayal was not a mistake nor did God cause it. God knew it and He also knew how it fit in his plans.Acts 1:20In the PsalmsThere seems to be no doubt on the part of the earliest believers and teachers of Christianity that everything in the Scriptures related to Jesus, his life, his death, his earthly ministry and his future ministry. All of everything related to Jesus for them. It was a simple belief that they held and allowed them to look to the past present and future with confidence that since they belonged to him nothing could be beyond explanation and nothing could be out of control. If you need convincing read the Psalms quoted here and see how little they have to do with "systematic theology." No modern theologian would try to make these connections. They would be run out of their school. We can have a better theology and a better life if we adopt the view of these simple believers. Everything is about Jesus.
The book of Acts opens with what Jesus began to do and teach while on earth. As it unfolds, we discover what Jesus continues to do on earth in these last days. Until Jesus returns, there will be no end to his activity, by his Spirit, through his church that proclaims in all the world what his apostles witnessed concerning him. Today, we open the book of Acts to see Jesus reigning in heaven and ruling on earth. Someday we will see him in the new heavens and new earth. Until them, let us continue in faithfulness to him. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
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The Promised Spirit | Spirit, Power & The Church In this message from Acts 1, we see the early church's beginning and the promise Jesus made to every believer: you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes. We learn what it means to live in that power, walk in the Spirit, and allow God to lead us with boldness and clarity. This isn't just history—it's the start of a Spirit-led life that still applies today. Key Insights: 1. The Holy Spirit isn't an add-on. He's the power source for everything God has called you to do. 2. You don't need to wait for a second experience; the Spirit fills you at the moment of salvation. 3. The early church's growth and boldness were driven by ordinary people empowered by the Spirit, and that includes you. 4. You choose daily to walk in the Spirit or silence Him. One leads to life. The other leads to frustration. Scripture Reference: Acts 1 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.1.ESV) Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Spirit, Power & The Church Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/Lo5j_R3aij8) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/)
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Daily 7A Movement Launch Meeting Launch Code5 minutes to light the fuseHear from GodRemember who we areReceive blessingGo change the worldRon and Nick talk about community and hearing from God together.notes:Acts 1:14Their instinct was to be together and to pray together. They had just experienced a whirlwind of mind bending activity. Arrest, trial, and death of their leader. Resurrection. 40 days of learning from a man who was dead but is now alive and then some fantastic departure to heaven. And their response is to go back to Jerusalem, stay together and pray. This has to be a result of their life with Jesus. This is not my instinct. When I am confused or instructed to wait I tend to isolate and pray by myself. Is community at the core of my life and my life in Jesus? It seems like it should be if I've really spent time with him.
In her revival message, Destiny Deas challenged us to stop clinging to the "old impossible" and step into the "new impossible" God is doing. Drawing from Isaiah 43 and Acts 1–2, she emphasized that God's past miracles are not the pinnacle—He's always moving forward, inviting us to see, believe, and participate in the next move of His Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to become, the language to connect, and the perspective to perceive—equipping us to reach people, endure challenges, and invest in future generations. Her call was clear: don't get stuck in disappointment—lean in and receive what God is doing right now. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
Getting The Big Picture (Acts 1:1-11)
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Church Birthday G'day and welcome to Partake! We are now on day 26 of our series "Glimpses", looking at the story of the Bible in 30 days - from the time of creation through to the time of the fullness of redemption! Jesus has died, rose again from the dead, ascended back to the right hand of the Father - all just as he said he would. The physical resurrection of Jesus Christ was the catalyst for the beginning of the church but the empowerment was to come, as promised by Jesus! Since his resurrection he has given his disciples instructions, including the command to go make disciples of all nations with the message he gave them! Then he told them to wait in Jerusalem! But for who? Remember they were still hopeful of Jesus returning to defeat the Roman Empire and install a political kingdom of God! But they were wrong and soon found out they were wrong! So they waited, but for what, or rather, who? Waiting! Acts1:12-14 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away. When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 2:1-2 Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. As we saw last time, Jesus has ascended back to the right hand of the Father. The 12 apostles are now back in Jerusalem and waiting for the Holy Spirit to come as promised by Jesus. More about Him later in this podcast! It was now the time of the Shavuot in the Jewish calendar - 50 days after Passover (remember that from Jesus' last night!) Pentecost derives itself from the Old Testament festival known as the Jewish Feast of Weeks or Shavuot. This feast consisted of the first-fruits of the wheat harvest and selected animals were sacrificed, all as an act of thanksgiving to God, according to the Law given to Moses (Leviticus 23:15-20). But it was soon to change its meaning under the New Covenant. It became Pentecost, the Greek word for ‘50 days', and marks the birthday of the church! What is the birthday of the church? That is the day when the Holy Spirit came down and empowered the disciples for service! The day now known as Pentecost celebrates the day when, as promised by Jesus, as part of the New Covenant (remember that), the Holy Spirit came down to live inside the disciples of Jesus Christ, and empower and transform them! Empowered! Take Peter for an example! Just a few days earlier he had rejected Jesus Christ and openly defied Him by trying to stop Jesus going to the cross. This Peter, who was dejected and defeated because he had put everything into following this Jesus. In the early chapters of the bible Book of Acts, we see all disciples being transformed. Some were affected in amazingly spectacular ways and others in more placid ways. Let us concentrate on Peter for a good example of this. This is now a new Peter, transformed by the indwelling Holy Spirit, who speaks with the authority Jesus gave the disciples. Peter, given impetus by the Holy Spirit, preaches a sermon and 3000 people are added to the church in one day (Acts 2v41). This Peter, who when passing by a man who couldn't walk, told him to get up and walk - and he did (Acts 3v1-11)! A WOW moment for sure! Peter was allowing himself to be controlled by the Holy Spirit and doing some of the things that were synonymous with Jesus' earthly ministry. Transformed! What is the difference between this Peter and the Peter before Jesus' resurrection? It was only the Holy Spirit, the empowerment and the difference He made to Peter. Peter, by submitting himself to the authority and power of the Holy Spirit, was allowing the Holy Spirit to control him and guide him. This Peter, who we know from the Gospel accounts, had no self-control, yet now had self-control because he submitted to the Holy Spirit. The greatest evidence of the Holy Spirit living inside of humans, is the transformation of the individual into the image of Jesus - as demonstrated by our example, Peter. This Peter who allowed the Holy Spirit's power to heal people also administered church discipline as in the case of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5v10). But it wasn't just Peter who was empowered. As Acts 5v12-16 shows us, all the followers of Jesus, not just the twelve apostles, filled and controlled by the Holy Spirit, were able to do healings and other miracles. Not just those more spectacular gifts of healing, miracles etc but also gifts such as mercy, generosity, helps and service. The Holy Spirit, living inside and empowering all believers, for service of Jesus Christ, not just the original 12 apostles or disciples. That is one of the reasons the early church grew phenomenally and more about that growth later on in this series! Who is the Holy Spirit? But who is the Holy Spirit? Good question! In the Old Testament the Spirit makes appearances but only comes on one person at a time during that time. David is a good example of that! There was to be a time when He would live inside all believers in God through the Messiah! That's under the terms of the New Covenant as This is part of the fulfilment of the New Covenant, where the Almighty and All-powerful God would indwell those who follow him. Throughout his ministry Jesus had often talked about how after he departed back to the Father, that the Holy Spirit would come. The Holy Spirit is spoken of as God (1 Corinthians 3v16). The attributes of God are ascribed to the Holy Spirit - life (Romans 8v2), truth (John 16v13) and love (Romans 15v30). The Holy Spirit is also a Person and is always referred to as ‘He' in the New Testament (John 16v14). He relates to humanity as a person for he lives inside the believer as comforter, guide and teacher (John 14). He can be blasphemed against and be grieved (Ephesians 4v30). Wherever the Holy Spirit is, the Father and Son are also present. (John 14v18-23). Throughout the Book of Acts and in the other New Testament writings we discover more about the Holy Spirit. We see His prime role to glorify Jesus Christ as the Son of God (John 16v13-14), to testify for Jesus Christ (John 15v26) and witness for Jesus Christ (Acts 1v8) to humans. The Holy Spirit is involved with ministering to members of the church, as Jesus would be if He were there physically. There is more about the Holy Spirit if you search on this website! With all this, the Holy Spirit also equipped all the followers of Jesus for service, to will and to act accordingly to those purposes. We see in the rest of the Book of Acts, how the Holy Spirit empowered the early church and gave them impetus. Transformation and service are the key working practises of the Holy Spirit and we will His handiwork in our next episode as we see the Church begin! The Pharisees and Sadducees are long gone. The Roman Empire collapsed. But... But... But... Jesus' church still stands, is still growing, and will one day be joined with Jesus in eternity, to the praise, honour and glory of Him who will return in majesty, just as He promised! More about that later on in this series! So that's the birthday of the church! What happened next is what we talk about tomorrow! Thank you! Tap or click here to download as a MP3 audio file
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Daily 7A Movement Launch Meeting Launch Code5 minutes to light the fuseHear from GodRemember who we areReceive blessingGo change the worldRon and Nick discuss sources and the names we are called and how some people are bigger to us than others. Plus our continuing walk through the book of Acts with the Holy Spirit.Notes:Acts 1:11I feel like I want to keep looking into the cloud where I last saw you Jesus. I don't want you to leave and I'm unsure of what to do next. It was so easy and bright and clear just a moment ago when you showed yourself to me but now I'm looking at nothing but clouds. I'm looking at where you were and I'm standing here with no desire to look around at this dirty dark world you've left me in. I'm sad and lonely. What do I do now? Wait for power is what you said. Wait. Power. Spirit. Witness. Please Holy Spirit come and empower me and also fulfill the promise of comforting me. Comfort and power and direction and provision all are promised in you. Today I seek all in you. May I have some evidence of your direction for us today? A breadcrumb of providence?
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Skygazers- World Witness (Acts 1:1-11)
Message by Pastor Mat - July 18, 2025 Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life." - Intro Music: A Flourish by Niya is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM -
In this powerful message, Ps. Marco inspires us to live under the heavenly laws and principles of the Kingdom of God. To trust in our God who is a promise maker and a promise keeper, to understand how the power of the Holy Spirit can operate in our lives, and to be a witness to those around us in our sphere of influence.
Alex Gray shares in our series, Acts. This week we are in Acts 1:12-26 where Matthias replaces Judas.
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Message by Pastor Mat - July 13, 2025Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much moreTo know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd A Bible study on personal works and fruit bearing -"The mystic fruit bowl" Mark 7:5-23 - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=eSOYcF1Ffco6-inI (Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2 Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life."
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Daily 7A Movement Launch Meeting Launch CodeRon and Nick talk about the necessity of having a community of people around us to help us hear and hold what God is telling us AND we announce our daily online meeting of the movement to encourage us to live like the gospel is true.Notes:Acts 1:8IdentityThe Holy Spirit is power if a new and different kind than any power ever entrusted to men. It is a received power not an earned power or a built power. He is the power and it cannot be separated from his presence.At This Time Jesus's teaching about the kingdom must have been like his other teaching: plain in some aspects and completely opaque in others. After 40 days of teaching about the kingdom the followers of Jesus are anxious for the kingdom to come but mistaken about what the kingdom meant. Is it God's fault we don't understand his teaching? Sometimes I tend to subconsciously place the blame for my misunderstandings at the feet I God. And there is some evidence that Jesus taught the crowds in ways they could not understand (mt 13:10-17) but not these people. They are the ones who have the keys and he tells them plainly about the kingdom. And still they are struggling to understand. Why? God's teaching is clear but our paradigms are not changed. In order to have God teaching we need God hearing. These followers heard kingdom and thought of power exercised through men. But God was telling them about a kingdom where power would be exercised through a Spirit.
Every Christian is to make disciples of the nations strengthened by Christ's abiding presence.
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In this powerful message, Ps. Marco inspires us to live under the heavenly laws and principles of the Kingdom of God. To trust in our God who is a promise maker and a promise keeper, to understand how the power of the Holy Spirit can operate in our lives, and to be a witness to those around us in our sphere of influence.
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Jesus asked his disciples to wait. But their wait wasn't wasted time. Waiting changed their perspective as they began, by the Spirit and scripture, to better understand what God was doing around them. Waiting also allows us to make room for what God is doing in our lives.
Isaac Schafer shares in our series, Acts. This week we look at Acts 1:1-11. Isaac transitions us from Exodus to Acts (as we begin to intertwine our study of the two books).
Launch Code for 7A daily zoomNotes:(vs 7)It Is Not For You to KnowThey ask a good question and Jesus doesn't rebuke them for asking it, he simply tells them it isn't their business to know. There are some things (many) that knowing will not do us any good and may harm us. The tree of knowledge is not the tree of life. Accepting God at his word and waiting upon him is better than analyzing rationalizing and predicting what God is up to. It is enough to know that our God knows. Knowing God is always better than knowing information.(vs 8) IdentityThe Holy Spirit is power if a new and different kind than any power ever entrusted to men. It is a received power not an earned power or a built power. He is the power and it cannot be separated from his presence.At This TimeJesus's teaching about the kingdom must have been like his other teaching: plain in some aspects and completely opaque in others. After 40 days of teaching about the kingdom the followers of Jesus are anxious for the kingdom to come but mistaken about what the kingdom meant. Is it God's fault we don't understand his teaching? Sometimes I tend to subconsciously place the blame for my misunderstandings at the feet I God. And there is some evidence that Jesus taught the crowds in ways they could not understand (mt 13:10-17) but not these people. They are the ones who have the keys and he tells them plainly about the kingdom. And still they are struggling to understand. Why? God's teaching is clear but our paradigms are not changed. In order to have God teaching we need God hearing. These followers heard kingdom and thought of power exercised through men. But God was telling them about a kingdom where power would be exercised through a Spirit.
The redemption of Christ is the period of time in Jesus' life when He was resurrected and then ascended to Heaven. Jesus' ascension establishes the reality of Christ's cession, intercession and mission. It marks the conclusion of His earthly ministry and the beginning of His exalted reign at the right hand of God the Father, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy. From heaven, Jesus intercedes for His people as our High Priest, perfectly bridging the divide between a holy God and sinful humanity.
Acts 1.12-26: Who is Matthias? (6-29-25)
Ryan Land preaches from Acts 1:6-11 on July 6th, 2025.
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Acts begins at one of the most important moments in history. Jesus sent his disciples out to witness to the world. But before they could turn the world upside down, Jesus commanded them to wait. The work begins with waiting. We take a closer look at how this waiting shapes this story and our own lives.
Notes:Restore the kingdom This is a logical question. Jesus began his ministry with the appellation "repent for the kingdom of God is at hand" and here he is declaring his work as coming to an end. This must mean the kingdom is coming into being. With no other way of understanding a kingdom these people are expecting it to come as it always had - with power over the land and the political system. Established borders and law and order. They did not conceive of the kingdom Jesus inaugurated by completing his work and sending the Holy Spirit.Donna and Jamie Winship podcast
Restored audio from an April 1987 recording of FWS founder Elmer Long. Please keep in mind this was recorded almost 4 decades ago!