Fill me up

9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

How does our connection to his poverty brings riches to us?

His poverty

++Revealed the love of God (John 3:16)

++Revealed the grace of God (1 Tim 1:14)

++Revealed the Mercy of God

Ephesians 2:4–5 KJV 1900

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

Point 2

Birth in Power

Acts 2:1–4 KJV 1900

1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

What is the significance of this moment?

The Holy Spirit

++Validated the work of Christ (John 16:13)

++Was the Promise. (Acts 2:38-39)

++Came in great Power (Acts 4:33)

++Is the Seal of the believer (2 Cor 1:21-22)

2 Timothy 2:19 KJV 1900

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Point 3

Power Released

Acts 2:12 KJV 1900

12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

What effected there understanding?

They were overcome by

++Amazement (1 Cor 2:9)

++Doubt (John 10:24-25)

Text:

How did Peter overcome their doubts?

Acts 2:14–15 KJV 1900

14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

Peter

++Stood up

++Spoke up

Point 4

The Power of The Word

It was a word

++Anchored in Scripture

++Declared by the Prophet Joel

++Salvation is near

Joel 2:28 KJV 1900

28 And it shall come to pass afterward, That I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions:

Point 5

It Came Afterward.

What preceded the fulfilment of this promise?

++A promised restoration (Joel 2:25)

++A promised provision (Joel 2:26)

++A people of praise will arise. (Joel 2:26)

++A people shall know God is here (Joel 2:27

++Worship without shame (Joel 2:27)

Before the baptism of the Holy Ghost came.

Only Jesus

++Paid the price for restoration (John 3:16)

++Made provision for salvation (Acts 4:12)

Because of Jesus

++Praise entered the house of God again (Mat 21:15-16)

++Message and miracles God’s presents was known (Luke 11:20)

++120 people gathered without shame waiting... (Acts 1:4)

Acts 2:2 KJV 1900

2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

We need suddenly moments

++God is revealed in suddenly moment

++God’s presences in known in suddenly moments

++God’s Power is released in Suddenly moments

Romans 15:13 KJV 1900

13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

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