Overview

1 Corinthians 6:19a, Acts 1:6-8a

The temples in the Bible represent the presence of God, and Jesus became the temple so that we would then become a temple of the Holy Spirit. As the temple of today, you have received the promise of power. This power comes from the Holy Spirit, is given for being a witness, and is received as we seek Him.

God’s Power comes from the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8a, Romans 8:9-11

God’s power comes from the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit is God. The Holy Spirit is in every believer through salvation in Jesus Christ, and Jesus provided more power for His disciples through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is not only in you, but upon you, so that everyone can see what God has done in you.

Points

1. God’s power must be understood by rightly understanding God’s Spirit.
2. The Holy Spirit is God, not an it or a force created at Pentecost.
3. Anyone who has accepted Jesus has the Holy Spirit in them.
4. Jesus promised a new powerful way that the Spirit desires to work in believers.
5. The Holy Spirit upon believers makes God’s work evident and witnessed by people.

God’s Power is for being a witness

Acts 1:8, Acts 1:1-2

The Spirit of God gives us power so that we can stand up and speak up and be a witness for the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit gives boldness to speak up and clarity to know what to say. We are empowered to witness so that the temple continues to expand on the earth.

Points

1. Jesus said the Holy Spirit gives power so believers will be His witnesses.
2. A witness shares what they have seen and experienced.
3. The Holy Spirit gives boldness to speak up.
4. The Holy Spirit gives clarity and words to share.
5. Witness expands the temple of God as more people learn about Jesus and become temples of the Holy Spirit.

God’s Power Comes Through Seeking Him

Acts 2:1-4

God’s power is found in seeking Him. The baptism in the Holy Spirit took place as they were together seeking God, and God is faithful to meet us as we seek Him. The gift Jesus wanted to give His church is the gift of power, given through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Points

1. The Holy Spirit filled them as they were seeking God together.
2. God’s power is found in seeking Him.
3. The common denominator in being filled is people seeking after God.
4. The baptism in the Holy Spirit includes speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
5. The gift Jesus wanted to give His church is power through the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion

God desires to fill His people with more of His presence. Take a step of faith and seek the power of God that has been made available for you.