Unite 10-10-10 Is A Revolution

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What is the revolution?

1. Power.

2. Life.

3. Transformation.

Acts 2 Revolution

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The revolution began. The universe shifted. The course of history changed. As a group of people, Christ followers, received the Spirit of God.

Acts 2 tells us that when the day of Pentecost came, Christ followers were together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting (Acts 2:1; Acts 2:2). Acts 2:4 says 3,000 were added . . . 3,000! There was no mistake . . . they encountered the Spirit of God . . . an explosion occurred . . . a revolution that changed everything.

The revolution continues. God has asked you and I to step into the revolutionary power through prayer. God has big plans for us in this era. There is nothing little about God. This is big!

How do we make the shift in our life? We need to take a gigantic flying leap of faith like the individuals who trusted Christ as the revolution began.

The thing is . . . when we look back on our life. . . we will see that what really made sense was to live a God-driven and directed life . . . to not hold anything back from God . . . to give it all . . . and to take a flying leap of faith.

Pray. Be a part of the revolutionary power of UNITE 10-10-10.

Praying,
Pastor Kerrie

Begin the Study of Acts . . . The Friend of God

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Ask the question as you study:

How can I make a difference in this world?

Meditate on the power that God has issued to the church..

Take time to do a brief overview of Luke/Acts . . . the quest . . . the plan and purpose of God.

Study Luke’s masterpiece of telling the story of Christ and the Church in Luke/Acts:

Luke

1:1–4	Introduction
1:5–2:52	Jesus’ birth and childhood
3:1–4:13	Jesus and John the Baptist
4:14–9:50	Jesus’ work in Galilee
9:51–19:10	Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem
19:11–21:38	Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem
22:1–24:53	Jesus’ death and resurrection . . . hope for the world.

Acts—sequel

1:1–11	Introduction
1:12–8:3	Church (the ecclesia . . . the called out by God . . . Christ followers) is born: Jerusalem
8:4–12:25	Church supervised from Jerusalem
13:1–20:38	Church . . . Gentiles
21:1–28:31	Church the hope of the world

Underline the following as you study in the next 10 weeks.

1. Two cities: Jerusalem/Rome . . . what does each city represent?

2. Details about Peter and Paul . . . track their spiritual life, look at their growth in Christ.

3. Images: such as light and fire (example: Acts 2:3,4), prison, doors, road, etc.

Make note of the motifs such as community, journey, adventure, danger, rescue, etc.

Circle words relating to the power of God. Has the power of God changed?

Small Group Focus:

Study Acts 1:1–11 . Search God's Word ( http://www.searchgodsword.org/)

Meditate on the meaning of the name Theophilus . . . beloved . . . friend of God. See the connection to being named the friend of God: James 2:23; John 15:15

What was Jesus doing before He ascended to heaven?

What directions did Jesus give?

What does the baptism of the Holy Spirit mean? How do Ezekiel 11:19 and Isaiah 44:3,4 ; Ezekiel 47;John 7:37-39 connect to the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

What was the promise in Acts 1:8. . . the key to Luke/Acts

but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth

How would you describe Acts 1:11. . . compare the perspective given to Daniel ( 7: 13,14)?

Focus on the radical shift in yourself and in the world as. . . the friend of God. How does it impact you and the world?

More for study during the week:

See Dr. Luke's radical shift in his perspective of life through Christ . . . death is conquered!

Map of the Roman Empire in 69 A.D.

Who is Luke as a companion to Paul? Study Acts 16:10–17; 20:5–15; 21:1–18; 27:1–28:16

Think about the motif that the persecutor will not overcome: Acts 7:58; 8:1

Assignment: Read chapters 1-8 in the book of Acts. Underline the significant words. Write down a rough outline of the birth of the church. Describe the power of God that is revealed. What does that kind of power mean for Unite 10-10-10?

Studies and Meditations for Unite 10-10-10

Unite 10-10-10 Is A Revolution

Acts 2 Revolution

Begin the Study of Acts . . . The Friend of God