2. The Messiah
Anointed, called, chosen, set apart

3. The Messiah Anointed, called, chosen, set apart Acts 10:38 (NLT)
38 And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

4. The Messiah
John 14:12 (NLT) 12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.

5. The Messiah
John 14:12 (NLT) 12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. John 14:16–17 (NLT) 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. John 16:7 (NLT) 7 But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you.

6. The Messiah
John 14:17b (NLT) But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.

7. A Great Commission
Matthew 28:18–20 (NLT) 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

8. A Great Commission
Mark 16:15 (NLT) 15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone… 20 And the disciples went everywhere and preached, and the Lord worked through them, confirming what they said by many miraculous signs.

9. A Great Commission
John 20:21–22 (NLT) 21 Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” 22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

10. A Great Commission
Luke 24:47–49 (NLT) 47 It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: ‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’ 48 You are witnesses of all these things. 49 “And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.”

11. A Great Power
Jesus knew His followers could not do his works without His authority and His power

12. A Great Power
Jesus knew His followers could not do his works without His authority and His power
Acts 1:4–5 (NLT)
4 Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before.
5 John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

13. A Great Power
Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

14. A Great Story Book of Acts Story of the work of the Apostles
Story of the supernatural growth of the early church
Story of increased opposition

15. A Great Story Book of Acts Story of the work of the Apostles
Story of the supernatural growth of the early church
Story of increased opposition
God’s power and plans are always greater than the scheme of the enemy

16. A Great Story
Holy Spirit is the lead character in this story Holy Spirt presences himself in some amazing ways

17. A Great Story Holy Spirit is the lead character in this story
Holy Spirt presences himself in some amazing ways
Starting with the day of Pentecost
Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire
Filled with Power and boldness
Telling people everywhere about Jesus

18. A Great Story Holy Spirit is the lead character in this story
Holy Spirt presences himself in some amazing ways
Starting with the day of Pentecost
Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire
Filled with Power and boldness
Telling people everywhere about Jesus
Believers did the same works as Jesus

19. A Great Story
“There is a big gap between what we read in Scripture about the Holy Spirit and how most believers and churches operate today. In many modern churches, you would be stunned by the apparent absence of the Spirit in any manifest way. And this, I believe, is the crux of the problem.” – Francis Chan


20. A Great Story
They did not make claims to see miracles everyday but everyday was an opportunity for a miracle as they walked in relationship and partnership with the Holy Spirit

21. A Great Story
They did not make claims to see miracles everyday but everyday was an opportunity for a miracle as they walked in relationship and partnership with the Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) 20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

22. A Great Transformation

23. A Great Transformation

24. A Great Transformation
“As believers, we ought to experience this same kind of astonishment when the Holy Spirit enters our bodies. We should be stunned in disbelief over becoming a “new creation” with the Spirit living in us.
As the caterpillar finds its new ability to fly, we should be thrilled over our Spirit- empowered ability to live differently and faithfully.
Isn’t this what the Scriptures speak of?
Isn’t this what we’ve all been longing for?”