Is the Bible a compilation of books or is it really one book? Is it a collection of helpful stories or is it really one story from start to finish?And is the Bible an encyclopedia of helpful information, or is it something bigger—much grander than we typically think? We will be taking a survey of the Old and New Testaments, to learn and be reminded of what—and ultimately, who—the Bible is really about.
Scripture Reference: Acts 2:1-12
The coming of Holy Spirit at Pentecost was the “shot heard around the world” for the Kingdom of God. This was the decisive event for the church, but it can be hard to understand the meaning behind it. What does Pentecost mean for us today?
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Is the Bible a compilation of books or is it really one book? Is it a collection of helpful stories or is it really one story from start to finish?And is the Bible an encyclopedia of helpful information, or is it something bigger—much grander than we typically think? We will be taking a survey of the Old and New Testaments, to learn and be reminded of what—and ultimately, who—the Bible is really about.
Scripture Reference: Acts 1:4-11
The mission of Jesus continues with him taking his place beside his Father at the Throne of the universe. Without this key insight, God’s people can (and often have) severely missed his purposes for what his kingdom is like AND how it’s going to advance.
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Scripture Reference: Acts 1:1-3
The book of Acts is the second part of Luke’s Gospel, so it’s not a new movement that’s being started, but God’s advance into the world to plant Jesus Communities and heal the world. Father, Son and Holy Spirit working together to advance a Kingdom.
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