The Promise: Week 3

April 30th, 2023

Notes

Live The Promise
Acts 2

• John 16:7

• Promise: The catalytic power of the indwelling Holy Spirit that empowers and mobilizes the Christ follower.

• “The promise is for you and your children and grandchildren.”

• Acts 2:41

• Acts 2:42-47

• “They were devoted to…”

• Devotion: love, loyalty, and enthusiasm for a cause

• To Live the Promise is to be devoted to…

  •  Transformational Teaching

    • “they were devoted to the apostles teaching.”

• "The steady persistence in the apostles' teaching means that the Christians listened to the apostles whenever they taught and that they assiduously practiced what they heard.” (Barrett)

  • Uncommon Community

    • Acts 2:42, 46

  • Spirit Empowered Worship

    • “…with glad and sincere hearts, praising God…”

  • Radical Generosity

    • “…sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need…”

• When we Live the Promise we can expect…

  • Presence of the Power of God

    • …everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and sigs performed by the apostles…

  • Evangelistic Growth

    • …and the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved…