The Holy Spirit at work - Acts 1

We launched a brand new teaching series at MKCC this past Sunday about the Holy Spirit. I am reminded of how John Phillips, my favourite lecturer at college, introduced his series of lectures on the book of the Acts of the Apostles. He suggested that a better name for the book would be "The Acts of the Holy Spirit" and set us a task of listing all the times we see the Holy Spirit at work in these chapters. 

So, I thought to repeat that exercises again 38 years later would remind me of the Holy Spirit's vital work in the early church.

So here is Acts 1

• Jesus was directed by the Holy Spirit in choosing the Apostles v 2
• Jesus was guided by the Holy Spirit in His teaching of the Apostles v 2
• The Holy Spirit was promised by God the Father and Jesus v 4
• Experiencing the Holy Spirit is described as baptism. The Greek word "baptizo" to immerse, cleanse or purify. v 5
• The Holy Spirit is guided by God Father’s v 7
• The Holy Spirit brings us power v 8
• The Holy Spirit comes to individuals v 8
• The main purpose of the Holy Spirit is to empower us to tell others about Jesus. v8
• The Apostles recognised that the Holy Spirit was at work in writing scripture v 15
• Was the Holy Spirit at work in how the Apostles chose a replacement for Judas Iscariot v 26

Can you add any?

More to come