42. Acts 2:1-13, 36-47 | Empowered - The Holy Spirit Empowers Believers

09/09/2024 49 min
42. Acts 2:1-13, 36-47 | Empowered - The Holy Spirit Empowers Believers

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Send us a textJoin Adam and his Alison as they return after a five-month hiatus to discuss exciting life changes and dive into the Book of Acts. This episode covers the massive shifts in their personal lives, their evolving roles within their church, and the powerful role reversals seen in the Book of Acts. They discuss Peter's transformation from a timid disciple to a church pillar, Saul's (Paul) conversion from persecutor to evangelist, and the pivotal moments during Pentecost where the Holy Spirit descended upon the early believers. Explore the theological implications, historical contexts, and lessons gleaned from Acts, particularly focusing on the themes of unity, the Holy Spirit's empowerment, and living out one's faith in community.00:00 Catching Up After a Long Break00:15 Life Changes and Role Reversals02:03 Introduction to the Book of Acts04:06 The Author and Audience of Acts08:52 The Day of Pentecost20:03 The Significance of Wind and Fire21:57 Speaking in Tongues and the Inversion of Babel23:01 Galilean Accent and the Power of God23:48 The Scandal of the Holy Spirit's Descent25:56 Peter's First Sermon: A Message to All26:35 The Prophecy of Joel and Its Fulfillment32:22 The Call to Repentance and Baptism36:09 The Early Church: A Community of Believers42:46 Living as Citizens of a New Kingdom47:04 Empowered by the Holy Spirit47:52 Conclusion and PrayerMusic used in intro: "Hard Answers" by JK Productions