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Waiting on God

  Jesus told His disciples to wait.     Acts 1:4-5 (NIV)  “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you … Continue reading

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Prepared to Wait

  Lent is a season of preparation. Pentecost (50 days) is a season of waiting. It is tied to the Jewish feast of Shavuot, seven weeks after Passover, marking the wheat harvest.   In Acts, we learn that Jesus met … Continue reading

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The Spirit Has Landed

Genesis 1:1 (NIV) . . . the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.   Hovering? What does that mean? The Spirit was somewhere “out there” Watchfully waiting Restrained power   Acts 2:1-2 When the day of Pentecost came, … Continue reading

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Spirit-Filled Women . . . and Men

Joel 2:28-29 (NIV) I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will … Continue reading

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Something to Remember

    Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday? What is Pentecost?     A traditional Jewish festival The birthday of the Christian church All of the above The Holy Spirit descended on the believers during the Feast of Pentecost, and thus started … Continue reading

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