A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. Acts 2:43
Since we are in the beginning stages of our online church on Facebook live, Sunday nights at 6pm PDT, we have been following the account of the early church from the Book of Acts in the New Testament. It seems fitting. It also follows that the post-resurrection appearances of Christ we studied after Easter would lead into the establishment of the church following his ascension into heaven. And in Acts chapter 2, we find the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Peter’s sermon placing the responsibility of Christ’s death upon the Jews, many of whom were cut to the quick by the message and cried out, “What shall we do?”
“Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins,” answered Peter. “Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” And 3,000 were added to the church that day, and they went on to meet regularly in homes for the apostle’s teaching, fellowship, sharing of meals and prayer. And then it says “a deep sense of awe came over them all.”
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