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JERUSALEM. A powerful beginning. The place? Salem, City of David, Mt. Zion, Jerusalem The time? Pentecost The listeners? A devout audience The preaching? Acts 2:22-38 v.22- Jesus’ life, v.23- His death v.24- resurrection, vv.32-33-exaltation v.36- Lordship, v.38- Savior.
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JERUSALEM A powerful beginning
The place? Salem, City of David, Mt. Zion, Jerusalem • The time? Pentecost • The listeners? A devout audience • The preaching? Acts 2:22-38 v.22- Jesus’ life, v.23- His death v.24- resurrection, vv.32-33-exaltation v.36- Lordship, v.38- Savior What would YOU have seen there?
What would YOU have seen there? • Continual devotion Not in love, work, home, or any other responsible endeavor is “erratic” acceptable? Steadfast labor has its reward. 1 Corinthians 15:58
What would YOU have seen there? • Continual devotion • Unity Together in fellowship, v.42 Together in love, v.44-45 Together in association, v.46 Together in purpose, v.46-47
What would YOU have seen there? • Continual devotion • Unity • Liberality
What would YOU have seen there? • Continual devotion • Unity • Liberality • Zeal 2:47- daily additions 4:29- praying for confidence, and 4:31- receiving boldness
What would YOU have seen there? • Continual devotion • Unity • Liberality • Zeal • Respect 6:9-10- came from being in the right 5:11-14- came from impartial discipline
What would YOU have seen there? • Continual devotion • Unity • Liberality • Zeal • Respect • Joy & Success “gladness” from clear con. & honest service Success was the reward for their labor
And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary. Galatians 6:9
Are you part of that kingdom “movement,” set in motion in the 1st century? You can be if… You believe John 8:24 You repent 2 Peter 3:9 You are baptized Mark 16:16 Live faithfully Rev. 2:10