Acts1:1-11. The Opening Chapter of Acts prepares us for the transition from Christ’s earthly ministry to His continuing work through the Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit. As Jesus ascends back to heaven, the disciples are left with a mission as His witnesses to take the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Zech 12:9-10. The scriptures, the prophecies and all of human history is moving toward the fulfilment of these appointed end times events. The Day of Atonement specifically foreshadows a time at the end of the age when Israel will turn in repentance and recognise Jesus as her Messiah, ushering in the Kingdom under Christ
Job 28:1-28. Man searches the earths crust for its hidden treasures, but “where is wisdom found?” Its price is far above rubies and gold, for wisdom speaks of someone illuminated to the reality of God in their life of a daily basis. The fear of the living God, that is where wisdom is found!
Ephesians 4:1-6. As Christians, we have all been given a sacred stewardship to keep the unity of the Spirit. It’s easy to be a critic, to be negative and divisive, but may we be encouragers, gatherers and good stewards of the unity God has given in the church.
1 Peter 2:25. How do we closely follow our Good Shepherd? How is repentance an ongoing and liberating process? What do the Scriptures teach us about the role of our my minds and speech in staying close to the Lord and walking in the Spirit?