Theme: Church Beginnings
Explanation: This book chronicles the founding of Christianity, how it was organized and how they solved their problems. It all started with a community of believers who placed their faith and trust in the risen Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. This power, in turn, enabled them to witness regarding God’s love for His creation. It also gave them what was required to love and serve others within and outside the body of Christ.
Why was this important? After Christ ascended, new churches began to pop up throughout the regions that Paul and Peter had visited and preached. It started in Jerusalem and spread out from there. With the use of faith in Christ and the Holy Spirit’s power, the church was and still can be a vibrant agent for change. As a modern day church encounters new problems, they can read thru the Book of Acts to help them solve those problems with important spiritual remedies.
Theme: The Holy Spirit
Explanation: The first churches didn’t start and grow by its own power or zeal. The disciples were empowered by God’s Holy Spirit. He was the advocate and guide promised by the Lord, that was sent to them in the Upper Room on Pentecost after Jesus went from whence He came.
Why was this important? The work of the Spirit showed both believers and non-believers that Christianity was other-worldly (supernatural). Because of this the church became more Holy Spirit conscious, rather than focusing on their problems. By faith and trust in God’s power thru the Spirit, any believer can claim for themselves that power to do Christ’s work.
... to be continued tomorrow.
Until then, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible
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