Sermon Notes - May 8, 2022
Acts: The Church -Jesus’ Return - Grant Hickman

Isaiah 1:26
I will reestablish honest judges as in former times, wise advisers as in earlier days. Then you will be called, ‘The Just City, Faithful Town.’”

Joel 2:28
…I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on servants—men and women alike.

Acts 1:3
To the same apostles also, after his suffering, he presented himself alive with many convincing proofs. He was seen by them over a forty-day period and spoke about matters concerning the kingdom of God.

Acts 1:4
While he was with them, he declared, “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait there for what my Father promised, which you heard about from me.

Acts 1:5
For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Acts 1:6
So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”

Acts 1:7
He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know.

1 Thessalonians 5:1
Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we don’t really need to write you.

Acts 1:8
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.”