INTRODUCTION

The powers demonstrated by the apostles have consumed many Bible teachers who fail to grasp the place and purpose of those powers. These teachers instruct believers to seek the same power that was bestowed upon Peter and Paul and the other apostles. Careful Bible study demonstrates that the motive in this teaching is misplaced. The power given to the apostles was given for the purpose of assisting them in telling a lost and dying world about a risen Saviour. Much of the modern teaching centers upon pride and encourages a selfish Christianity. The biblical power given to the apostles was meant to strengthen their witness to others, not simply to be a self-serving instrument. Modern Christianity focuses on self, while biblical Christianity focuses on the Saviour and others.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): Paul said he could do anything the Lord wanted him to do because Christ would give him the strength to do it (Philippines 4:13
  See All...). God wanted him to witness (Acts 9:15But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
  See All...), so the Lord gave him the power to do so (1 Thessalonians 1:5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
  See All...a; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 [4] And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: [5] That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
  See All...).
• (For everyone): Though there are some differences in the manifestation of power from God, believers should still seek power from the Lord to witness to others. Why is this power important?
• Why are we dependent upon the Lord for help in witnessing? How successful will our methods of evangelism be without the power of God?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to give you His power when witnessing.
• Thank the Lord for the times He has helped you to witness.

HYMN

Little Is Much when God Is in It

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