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PENTECOST LED TO THIS

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  Acts 2:14-41 We left off in the books of Acts with the question from those  who observed this powerful, divine act of God.  What does this mean? (v12)  What an amazing question to receive as a Christian today, because this opens the door to respond with the gospel of eternal life.  This is a question that every seasoned pastor, every believer , dreams of getting when they are surrounded by people who do not know the Christ of the gospel.  This pivotal moment in Acts marks a complete turnaround for Peter, transforming him from a fearful disciple who denied Christ into a bold, fearless preacher.  Peter delivers the first Christian sermon at Pentecost, explaining that the incredible speaking in tongues is the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy regarding the Holy Spirit.  What is before us here is a remarkable work of God in one’s life to be bold, gentle, and a loving heart for sinners to know Jesus.   As a side note…… we see the importan...
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THE CHURCH IS BORN FROM ABOVE

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  Acts 2:1-13 What are some of the greatest events recorded in history in Holy Scripture.   Creation & The Fall…. Genesis 1-3, The origin of the world and the introduction of sin into humanity. The Flood….. Genesis 6-9, God's judgment and covenant with Noah. The Call of Abraham….. Genesis 12, God establishes a covenant, founding the nation of Israel. The Exodus…… Exodus 12-14, Moses leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. The Ten Commandments….. Exodus 20, God gives the Law at Mount Sinai. The Conquest of Canaan…… Joshua, Israel enters the Promised Land. Davidic Monarchy….. 2 Samuel, David becomes king (c. 1000 B.C.), marking a golden age. Building the Temple….. 1 Kings 6, Solomon builds the first Temple in Jerusalem. Babylonian Exile…. 2 Kings 25, Judah is conquered, and the Temple is destroyed (586 B.C.). Return from Exile…. Ezra/Nehemiah, Jews return to rebuild Jerusalem. Birth of Jesus….. Matthew/Luke, the incarnation of God, ...
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