Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10, ESV
God empowers us by His Holy Spirit to love and show grace to others, to defend and proclaim His Word, and to withstand persecution, temptations, and troubles.
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6, ESV
Jesus came at the perfect time to teach us truth and save our souls, and now He sits at the right hand of the Father to rule and contend for us. The Holy Spirit now empowers us to point others to our Savior.
Post Resurrection Sunday, or Easter Sunday, we have that time period between the resurrection and ascension of Jesus.
Here is fill-out-able lesson that you can try completing before watching the video, and then you check the answers and get the full teaching in the video!
Jesus rose from the dead on what we now call Easter Sunday.
Acts 1:1-3 – He interacted with his disciples for days before He ascended to the Father.
What did Jesus do during this time?
Jesus r with His followers
Luke 24:30-35 – disciples going to E
John 20:19-29 – the E , even D T
John 21:15-19 – P is restored
This shows us that Jesus shows grace but calls us to truth and understanding.
Jesus t His followers
Luke 24:13-49 – again, on the way to Emmaus and back in J .
Acts 1:1-5 – He spoke of the K .
Matthew 28:18-20 – The G C
This shows us that Jesus reiterated and revealed how the Scriptures spoke of Him, and He commanded us to share this with the world.
Jesus e his followers
Matthew 28:18-20 – The Great Commission under His authority
John 20:21-23, Acts 1:5-8 – Giving the H S
This shows us that we have the power to proclaim the Gospel, for we have the Word of Truth (Jesus, and the Spirit-inspired Bible)
So, may we trust the empowering Holy Spirit who connects us with Father to teach the world about Jesus – the One revealed in Scripture who saves us from sin!
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!
