Daily Dose of the Word of God - Acts 1: 1-5

Kyle Olson, Technical Director

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Kyle Olson  0:07  

Welcome to Elmhurst CRC's Daily Dose of the Word of God. Today is Wednesday, May 28 and my name is Kyle Olson. I serve here as the Technical Director and I'll be reading from Acts chapter 1, verses 1 through 5 (The Voice).

Kyle Olson  0:28  

To a lover of God, Theophilus: In my first book, I recounted the events of Jesus’ life—His actions, His teachings— from the beginning of His life until He was taken up into heaven. After His great suffering and vindication, He showed His apostles that He was alive—appearing to them repeatedly over a period of 40 days, giving them many convincing proofs of His resurrection. As before, He spoke constantly of the kingdom of God. During these appearances, He had instructed His chosen messengers through the Holy Spirit, prohibiting them from leaving Jerusalem, but rather requiring them to wait there until they received what He called “the promise of the Father.”  Jesus: This is what you heard Me teach— that just as John ritually cleansed people with water through baptism, so you will be washed with the Holy Spirit very soon.

Kyle Olson  1:35  

Let's pray. Lord, thank you for your word. Thank you for your spirit. It's amazing to me, Lord, that you were hanging out for 40 days with your apostles and disciples. And even though we don't get to hear all the things and proofs that are referenced here of your resurrection, it's just amazing to think about all of the questions, wonders and revelations that happened in that period of time. Yet, you stayed focused on the kingdom of God, preparing them and preparing us for the Holy Spirit to arrive. And Lord, as Summer arrives here in the area, and things are fresh and renewed, we recognize the Holy Spirit within us - renewing us, redeeming us and resurrecting us. We know that it points the way towards the kingdom of God. In your name, amen.