Four Spiritual Realities
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Acts 1:8
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Read v. 8. What does this passage tell us about the purpose of the Holy Spirit coming on you?
What does it mean to be Jesus’ “witness”? Why is witnessing about Jesus necessary?
Verse 8 talks about becoming a witness in Jerusalem. How might this location be applicable to Christians living in this postmodern age? (Galatians 4:26; Revelation 21:2,9-11; Ephesians 2:6-10)
Consider the call to be a Jesus’ witness in “Judea”. In what respect is Judea different from other parts of the land of Israel? What would it be like to be Jesus’ witness in the land of Judea? What practical applications can you think of for yourself?
Think about Jesus’ disciples becoming witnesses in Samaria. What did the Jews of Jesus’ day think of the people living in Samaria? (John 4:9) What can we learn from the Lord who wants his disciples to be witnesses in Samaria?
This passage talks about believers becoming Jesus’ witnesses “to the ends of the earth.” What does “to the ends of the earth” mean? Can you think of any practical applications for people living in this highly advanced generation?