Acts 1: 1-7

“Waiting for the

Revolution”

Acts 1: 4-54 On one occasion, while [Jesus] was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem,

but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.5 For John baptized with

water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.””

Matt. 3:11 / Mark 1:8 / Luke 3:16 / John 1:33

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more

powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you

with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

John 14:26“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit,

whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind

you of everything I have said to you.”

John 15:8“When He comes, He will condemn

the world of guilt in regard to sin, righteousness, and judgment.”

John 20: 21-2221 Again Jesus said,

“Peace be with you! As the Father

has sent me, I am sending you.”

22 And with that he breathed on

them and said, “Receive the Holy

Spirit.”

In order for us to be empowered

for fruitful use by the Holy Spirit, we must be first be authentically

cleansed by the Holy Spirit.

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Fire is a symbol for:Cleansing & Power

The Cleansing “Breath of Life” that

Jesus gave to the Apostles signifies an impartation of the regenerate life of

God, which we can’t acquire on our own; only in Jesus’ name.

If the Holy Spirit’s role is crucial

to us being Cleansed

Empoweredand Guided

to rightly fulfillJesus’ Mission…

Waiting for the Spirit makes perfect sense!

Acts 1: 6-7

[Jesus] said to them: “It is not for you

to know the times or dates the

Father has set by His own authority.”

If Jesus’ Commission is so “Great” and the need for salvation is so “urgent,” why have the disciples wait?

Lamentations 3: 22-2622 “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions

never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;

therefore I will wait for Him.” 25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks

Him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.”

Psalm 130: 5-6 (A Song of Ascents)5 “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,

and in His Word I put my hope.6 I wait for the Lord

more than watchmen wait for the morning,more than watchmen wait for the morning.”

Trust in God’s timing, just like Jesus did...

Timing is Everything!Don’t get ahead of God’s Provision!

Wait “watchfully” for Him!