Acts 1:2-9

Illustration of Acts 1:4-5 NIV -- On one occasion, while [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

Illustration of 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.

Illustration of 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.

Illustration of Acts 1:4 NLT -- Once when [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he commanded them, "Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before."

Inspirational illustration of Acts 1:8 -- You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Illustration of Acts 1:8 NLT -- [Jesus said,]  "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere — in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Illustration of Acts 1:5 MESSAGE -- [Jesus said,] "John baptized in water; you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit. And soon."

Illustration of Acts 1:8 NLT -- [To the apostles, Jesus said,] "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere — in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Inspirational illustration of Acts 1:8 -- ut 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