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Day 315 – The Church Begins: Power from the Spirit — Acts 1–3 | Bible In A Year (CSB)


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As the book of Acts opens, Jesus ascends into heaven, promising the Holy Spirit who will empower His followers to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. In Acts 2, that promise is fulfilled as the Spirit descends at Pentecost, igniting the birth of the Church. Peter’s bold sermon leads thousands to repentance and faith, and the early believers live in radical unity, sharing everything in common. In Acts 3, Peter and John heal a lame man in Jesus’ name, boldly proclaiming that the power of the risen Christ is still at work.Questions:1. Jesus told His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit before beginning their mission. What does that teach us about God’s timing versus our tendency to rush ahead?2. The early Church devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42). Which of these rhythms is most vital—or most missing—in your own walk with Christ today?3. Peter boldly preached repentance in a culture that had just rejected Jesus. What gives believers today the courage to speak truth in a world that may not want to hear it?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

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