1. leaders leaders under “The NOW Power” GRACE

2. LO R D L O R D E M P OW E R M E N T A L I G N M E N T D D I R E C T I O N A L E E F F E C T U A L R R E L A T I O N A L S S E R V A NT H O O D

3. Christ has indeed been raised But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (NIV) in fact, Christ has been raised But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died. (NLT) Other Translations has been raised Other Translations “is risen” vs “has been raised”

4. Other Translations is risen Other Translations “is risen” vs “has been raised” But NOW The Messiah is risen from among the dead and is the first fruits of those who sleep. (Aramaic Bible) But NOW Christ is risen from the dead and become the firstfruits of those that slept. (Jubilee Bible) But AT THIS MOMENT the Messiah stands risen from the dead, the first one offered in the harvest of those who died. (Int’l Standard)

5. KJV NOW Christ is risen But NOW Christ is risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

6. Lazarus has been raised. Jesus is risen!

7. Hebrews 7:23-25 There were many priests, because they were pre- vented by death from continuing 23) There were many priests, because they were pre- vented by death from continuing. But He, because He continues forever 24) But He, because He continues forever, has an un- changeable priesthood. He always livesto make intercession 25) Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

8. Matthew 27:50-54 50) Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. 51) Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 52) and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many. 53) and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. 54) So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, "Truly this was the Son of God!"

9. NOW

10. Hebrews 11:1 NOW faith is NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

11. When “Now” meets “Now” Now Christ IS ----------------- Now faith IS “A NOW Power transfer” Resurrection Power Believing

12. About the “Now” Power understand the in- credible greatness of his power same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead 1.I CAN UNDERSTAND GOD’S POWER: Begin to understand the in- credible greatness of his power for us who believe Him. The same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead (Eph 1:19-20 NLT) experience the mighty power that raised Him 2.I CAN EXPERIENCE GOD’S POWER: I can really know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him. (Phil 3:10 NLT) His mighty power at work (that works) within us 3.IT ACTUALLY WORKS WITHIN ME: By His mighty power at work (that works) within us, He is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. (Eph 3:20 NLT) a demonstration of the Spirit's power 4.I CAN DEMONSTRATE POWER: My message and preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power. (1 Cor 2:4 NIV) power, did great wonders and signs 5.I CAN PERFORM GREAT SIGNS: Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. (Acts 6:8 NKJV)

13. About the “Now” Power by God's power we will live with Him to serve 6.I WILL USE IT TO SERVE: He was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God's power. Likewise, we are weak in Him, yet by God's power we will live with Him to serve you. (2 Cor 13:4 NIV) Be strong with the Lord's mighty power against all strategies and tricks of the Devil 7.I CAN STAND AGAINST THE ENEMY’S TRICKS: Be strong with the Lord's mighty power. Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil. (Eph 6:10-11 NLT) power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons 8.I HAVE POWER TO HEAL: He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons (Mark 3:14-15 NKJV) power to become rich 9.I HAVE POWER TO GET WEALTH: It is the LORD your God who gives you power to become rich, and he does it to fulfill the covenant he made with your ancestors. (Deut 8:18 NLT) Death and life power of the tongue 10.I HAVE POWER TO SPEAK LIFE: Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Prov 18:21 NKJV)

14. Acts 4:33 And NOW withgreatpower I CAN GIVE witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus And NOW with great power I CAN GIVE witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus