TEXT: ACTS 2:1-17 Throughout the year, there were 7 festivals or feasts in the Jewish calendar. Out of the seven for 3 of them, Passover, Pentecost and the feast of booths, all ancient Israelites who were able were to make a pilgrimage to the temple in Jerusalem. Pentecost day was 50 days after …
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THE GREAT COMMISSION
TEXT: MATTHEW 18:18-20; ACTS 1:8. Our Lord Jesus Christ came to the earth to build a kingdom, the church. He travailed in the garden of Gethsemane, for the church. When pierced with a spear on his side, blood and water gushed out, signifying the birth of his church. He told us, “As the Father …
AFTER RESSURECTION TO ASCENTION
TEXT: ACTS 1:3-11 The resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus are very significant pillars of the Christian faith. After resurrection, He would appear, disappear and re-appear for 40 days after which He ascended. For the 40 days He spoke to the disciples about the kingdom. He ascended from the Mt. Olives, 5 kms …
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
TEXT: MATHEW 28:1-10. When the Lord was nailed to the cross, there was darkness all over the earth from the sixth hour to the ninth hour-Matthew 27:45. The curtain in the temple split, allowing all to enter the holy place. When Caiaphas tore His clothes, it was a sign that his priesthood was finished. …
LIVING IN THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION
TEXT: ROMANS 8:11. To live in the power of the resurrection is to walk daily in the authority and victory that Christ has provided. It means embracing the fullness of life, experiencing transformation and fulfilling God’s purpose. Of all powers available, the greatest is the power of resurrection. “But if the spirit of Him …
IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE
SERIES: JESUS’ LAST DAYS BEFORE CRUCIFIXION. TEXT: MATHEW 26:36–46. The garden of gethsemane was at the foot of the mount olives, facing Jerusalem. Gethsemane means “oil press”. It was a favorite location that Jesus and His disciples visited often. The garden was of olive oil production which included a grove of trees with …
THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM
SERIES: EVENTS LEADING TO THE CRUCIFIXION TEXT: LUKE 19:28-44, DANIEL 9:25-26 Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem took place on a Sunday 6th April, 33 A. D, five days before crucifixion. This particular day had been prophesied by Prophet Daniel about 500 years before (Daniel 9:25-27). From the time the …
FINAL TEACHINGS AND PRAYER
SERIES: EVENTS LEADING TO THE CRUCIFIXION. TEXT: JOHN 17:1-26. INTRODUCTION Our Lord Jesus, the greatest teacher of all and our Savior, spoke of important things as He was ending His 3 years earthly ministry. The disciples could not understand some of the things He told them, that time, they came to understand them later …
THE PRIESTS RESOLVE TO KILL LAZARUS
SERIES: EVENTS LEADING TO THE CRUCIFIXION TEXT: JOHN 11:43-53 For the three years of ministry here on the earth Jesus our Lord got many enemies against his ministry. Wherever Jesus went He did good-Acts 10:38. Doing good can attract enemies too. Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead. He resurrected other people before but not …
SATAN WILL CAUSE PEOPLE TO FIGHT YOU-NO CHOICE
SERIES: NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 20:1-25. How can you go about putting things in God’s hands? And how do you know when you have put things in God’s hands? “You shall not need to fight in this battle; set yourself, stand ye still, and see the salvation of …
