Red Church Pentecost: The Spirit comes to bring life to dry, dead places – Mark Sayers
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May 19, 2024 Mark Sayers, theologian and author, talks about Pentecost and the Spirit's role in bringing life to dry, dead places. Topics include spiritual renewal through water imagery, the giving of the Spirit, miraculous answers to prayer, and reflections on spiritual seasons.
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Spirit Revives Dry Places
- The Spirit brings life to dry, dead places, transforming wilderness into flourishing Eden-like environments.
- This outpouring connects people to God as rivers connect lands, symbolizing spiritual renewal and empowerment.
Spirit Empowers for Service
- The Spirit empowers individuals for leadership and service, as seen throughout the Old Testament.
- It confers wisdom, strength, and ability to fulfill God's purposes effectively.
Personal Pentecost Brings Family Faith
- A young housewife in Melbourne experienced a personal Pentecost in grief, receiving the Spirit and speaking in tongues.
- Her prayers over years led her nephew, from a non-Christian family, to faith after a life-threatening illness.