Scripture - Acts 2:5-18, 41

• The Holy Spirit was using Peter in the spiritual gift of prophecy.

• Prophecy: Truth-Telling

Q: Who is prophecy for?

1. Prophecy is for believers. 1 Corinthians 14:3-4

Guidelines for prophecy (SEC)

• Strengthens others

• Encourages others

• Comforts others

2. Prophecy is for unbelievers. 1 Corinthians 14:24-25

3. Prophecy is for everyone. 1 Corinthians 14:1

Andy Raatz is the Assembly of God: World Missions Communications Director. He encourages us to keep Jesus' challenge from Acts 1:8 in focus - "you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

The Church welcomes the glory of the Lord.

1. The church is God’s temple.

> Ephesians 2:19-22

• Jesus is the cornerstone.

• The apostles and prophets are the foundation.

• We are the stones—living stones.

> 1 Peter 2:5

• The church is ekklesia, not kirche.

• We are people becoming the church.

2. The Glory of the Lord is the Holy Spirit manifesting.

> Acts 1:3-5; Acts 2:1-4;

• The Holy Spirit manifests like the “Glory.”

• These manifestations are the gifts of the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 12:7-11

Listen to Kelly Hostetter share her fifth lesson in the mid-week series on hearing from God. She's using the book of the same name (Translating God - by Shawn Bolz) plus her own experiences as the basis for her teaching.

Adult & Teen Challenge is based in Missoula and is a faith-based residential recovery program. Watch and listen to (4) powerful testimonies from women who are currently in the program and have experienced the life-changing, redeeming power of Jesus in overcoming their addictions to drugs!

Listen to Kelly Hostetter share the fourth lesson in her mid-week series on hearing from God. She's using the book of the same name (Translating God - by Shawn Bolz) plus her own experiences as the basis for her teaching.

How Relationships Work:

Closeness is built progressively over time.

1. God came close—but not too close. Exodus 33:18-23; 34:29-35

2. God came closer—the people saw his glory. Exodus 40

3. God became man—and we have seen his glory. Exodus 40

Jesus says, “I want you to know me—all of me.” Luke 9:28-32;

Jesus says, “I want to know you—all of you.”

2 Corinthians 3:18