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Promise Fulfilled

24 min · 25. maj 2026
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On the evening of the resurrection, Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit upon His disciples and promised that greater power was still to come. Fifty days later, at Pentecost, that promise was fulfilled as the Spirit was poured out with wind, fire, and bold proclamation. From Moses’ longing for God’s Spirit on all people, to Joel’s prophecy of an outpouring in the last days, to Paul’s call to walk in unity and holiness, Scripture reveals one continuous story: God giving His Spirit to transform hearts and empower His people. Join us as Pastor Kenny traces the promise of the Spirit from the Old Testament to Pentecost and into the life of the church today. Scripture   John 20:19‑23 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A19-23&version=KJV] Acts 1:4‑8 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%201%3A4-8&version=KJV] Acts 2:1‑21 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A1-21&version=KJV] Joel 2:27‑32 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joel%202%3A27-32&version=KJV] Numbers 11:24‑29 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%2011%3A24-29&version=KJV] Ephesians 4:1‑32 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204%3A1-32&version=KJV]

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