THE LEAP: THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT
Lesson Overview
Biblical Passage: Acts 1:4-14
Supporting Scripture: Luke 24:44-49; John 15:26-27
Key Question: What is the role of the Holy Spirit?
Biblical Truth: Jesus promised to give the Church His Holy Spirit to empower them to share the gospel with all people.
Biblical Context: Christ instructed the apostles to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Among other things, the coming of the Spirit would give believers power to witness to people from all tribes, languages, and nations. Jesus was clear regarding what His followers were to be doing until His return—witnessing in the power of the Holy Spirit. After promising His Holy Spirit, Jesus ascended into heaven while the disciples watched. The disciples returned to Jerusalem where they waited for the Spirit to come upon them.
Memory Verse: Acts 1:8
Biblical Passage: Acts 1:4-14
Supporting Scripture: Luke 24:44-49; John 15:26-27
Key Question: What is the role of the Holy Spirit?
Biblical Truth: Jesus promised to give the Church His Holy Spirit to empower them to share the gospel with all people.
Biblical Context: Christ instructed the apostles to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Among other things, the coming of the Spirit would give believers power to witness to people from all tribes, languages, and nations. Jesus was clear regarding what His followers were to be doing until His return—witnessing in the power of the Holy Spirit. After promising His Holy Spirit, Jesus ascended into heaven while the disciples watched. The disciples returned to Jerusalem where they waited for the Spirit to come upon them.
Memory Verse: Acts 1:8
