With this message we are continuing our series on The Risen Christ by again looking at Jesus’ first interaction with his disciples following his resurrection from the dead. The first words out his mouth were a proclamation of peace. Then he gave them their purpose. Now, he assures them that they will not be alone. And with this assurance comes the next gift we receive, power. Let’s explore that together.

The Holy Spirit:

Convicts (John 16:8)

Regenerates (John 3:5-8)

Enables (1 Corinthians 12:3)

Justifies (1 Corinthians 6:11)

Adopts (Romans 8:15)

Indwells (Romans 8:11)

Illuminates (John 16:13)

Intercedes (Romans 8:26)

Leads (Acts 16:6-7)

Fills (Ephesians 5:18)

Empowers (Acts 1:8)

Sanctifies (2 Corinthians 3:18)

Speaks (Acts 13:2)

Unifies (Ephesians 4:1-3)

Cultivates intimacy (John 14:23)

Glorifies Christ (John 16:14)

Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7)

The disciples and their travels:

Peter (Simon Peter) – Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, Pontus, Galatia, Cappodocia, Rome

Andrew – Scythia, Thrace, Greece (Achaia, Patras)

James (son of Zebedee) – Jerusalem, Judea

John – Jerusalem, Ephesus, Asia Minor, Patmos

Philip – Phrygia (Hierapolis), Greek-speaking communities

Bartholomew (Nathanael) – Armenia, India, Ethiopia, Mesopotamia

Thomas (Didymus) – Parthia, India, Ethiopia, Mesopotamia

Matthew (Levi) – Judea, Persia, Parthia, Ethiopia

James (son of Alphaeus) – Judea, Edessa, Syria, Egypt

Jude (Thaddeus/Lebbaeus) – Mesopotamia, Armenia, Persia, Syria

Simon the Zealot – Persia, Armenia, Egypt, North Africa (varied traditions)

Matthias – Judea, Cappadocia, Caspian Sea coasts, Colchis (Georgia)

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: John 20:22

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on April 26, 2026