Theme: The Anointing - God Takes Control of Worship
Text: Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Core Concept
The Holy Spirit's anointing deepens the believer's relationship with the Lord through empowered worship and witness.
Key Teaching Points
1. Unity as Foundation for Anointing
- Believers gathered in unity on Pentecost (Acts 2:1)
- Unity itself doesn't create the anointing but is essential to receive it
- The Spirit's flow requires spiritual harmony in the body of Christ 2. Anointing Empowers Witness
- Those seeking to witness must first become anointed worshippers
- The Spirit's power moves hearts to conviction and response
- People experienced conviction, asking "what shall we do?" (Acts 2:37) 3. New Realm of Worship
- Anointed worship attracts people to Christ through God's presence
- David's example: prioritized worship over kingship (2 Samuel 6)
- Continuous praise and worship characterized anointed seasons 4. Greater Relationship Dimensions
- Heightened awareness of God's presence
- Increased love among believers
- Enhanced joy in worship
- Greater power for witness
- Opportunity to worship despite opposition
Summary
- Maintain spiritual unity to access the anointing
- The anointing enables believers to witness for Christ
- Anointed worship attracts others to God's presence
- The anointing deepens one's relationship with Christ