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Pentecost was a Kingdom of Heaven Invasion of Satan's domain--the earth. We are learning how to get ready for revival by studying the first Church's first revival: Pentecost.
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His Kingdom InvadesActs 2 to Acts 4
Sunday, May 20, 12
His Kingdom InvadesActs 2:1-4: Heavenly Power Strikes Earth
2:5-13: Shock and Awe
2:14-41: 3000 POW’s released!
2:42-47: Revival Spreads
3:1-10: His Kingdom Proclaimed in Healing
3:11-26: His Kingdom Proclaimed in Words
4:1-22:The Evil Empire Retaliates
4:23-37: Kingdom Prayer & Kingdom Love
Sunday, May 20, 12
Heaven Invades Earth: 2:1-13
His power: wind, fire and tongues
His people: Humble country folk
His target: The entire world
Earth’s reaction: Shock, awe & scorn
Sunday, May 20, 12
3000 POW’s Released: 2:14-41
By the least likely, “least worthy” disciple
To fulfi& an ancient promise for a& disciples
To honor the risen Jesus as Lord & Messiah
As they repented and were baptized
Sunday, May 20, 12
Revival Spreads: 2:42-47
Via teachable, worshipping and praying saints
Signs and Wonders common in revivals
And uncommon grace to share a& things
Revival always leads to home-based, joyful, admired and growing family of believers
Sunday, May 20, 12
Kingdom Proclaimed in Healing: 3:1-10
Done in public for a man no one could help
Draws others to His Kingdom Gospel and to the King and validates the message to come
Shuts the mouth of scoffers (4:14, 16)
Sunday, May 20, 12
Miracles at WalmartThis could be your story someday
Sunday, May 20, 12
Kingdom Proclaimed in Words: 3:11-26
Power Evangelism: Miracles make them wi&ing to listen. Words release the power of God to bring them salvation through Jesus.
Healing & words bring in the harvest: 5000 more! (4:4). Need both. This is how Jesus did it. Show & Tell!
Sunday, May 20, 12
The Evil Empire Retaliates: 4:1-22
Revival is an invasion of enemy territory!
Last move of God persecutes the new move
Some people wi& always oppose God ‘s power
Jesus defends His own
Sunday, May 20, 12
Revival Is Always Opposed
Moses! The OT Prophets! Jesus! Peter, Paul!
Translation of Bible into English: Wycliffe
Protestant Reformation (1517-1700): Catholics vs Protestants, Presbyterians vs. Anabaptists
Anglicans vs John Wesley (1700’s)
Sunday, May 20, 12
Revival Is Always Opposed
Evangelicals vs Pentecostals ( 1906 Azusa St)
Pentecostals vs Charismatics (1970’s)
Evangelicals vs Jesus People Movement
Many vs Toronto Blessing, Brownsvi&e
Sunday, May 20, 12
Expect Counterattack
Division among leaders is main one: Azusa St
“Gold, glory and the girls”: Sin tries to defile
Elitism and pride become greater temptations
Enemy wi& try to exploit any weakness we have
Sunday, May 20, 12
We Need One Another
Leaders must be more accountable to each other
A& must be honest about how we are doing
Sin must be dealt with quickly
A& wi& need more mercy -om each other
Sunday, May 20, 12
Kingdom Prayer & Love: 4:23-37
Bless what God is doing even if it brings opposition & personal loss.
Bless those who persecute us. Give good for evil
Expect to be fi&ed over and over by the Spirit
Generous love reveals the Kingdom
Sunday, May 20, 12
Come Holy Spirit...Let’s pray for one another....
Sunday, May 20, 12