Restoration and Times of Refreshing
Restoration and Times of Refreshing Message Outline/Notes 1. Isaiah 61:1-7 - The prophecy of the Spirit anointing Jesus for his ministry of restoration (cf. Luke 4:14-21)
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Good news for poor Binding up broken hearts, Freedom for captives and prisoners, etc.
2. Acts 2:17-21 - The same Holy Spirit is given to the church to carry on the ministry of Jesus with supernatural power -
To prophesy To receive divine guidance (i.e. visions and dreams) The gospel is ministry of restoration of God to people, and restoration of what was lost at the fall.
3. Acts 3:19–22 (NIV)- Repentance and Times of Refreshing until the Restoration of all things 19 Repent,
then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. 21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. -
Times of refreshing and repentance go together. Repentance and times of refreshing are ongoing in the life of the church (i.e. believers). Repentance is a 180 degree change of thinking and orientation, which ultimately leads to change in outward actions as well.
As we are restored/refreshed by the gospel and the work of the Spirit, we partner with him to bring refreshing and restoration through the message of Christ to others.
Questions: 1. Read Isaiah 61:1-7 -
What kind of descriptions of transformation (or restoration) do you see in the passage? Who are the “they” in “they will be call oaks of righteousness…” referring to? How have you personally been restored in some way by the Lord? Which phrase in this passage best describes a moment or season of your life when God brought about a change in your life?
2. Read Acts 3:19-22 -
How would you describe “times of refreshing” both physically and spiritually? What do you think is meant by “times of refreshing from the Lord”? How are “times of refreshing” related to repentance? How has repentance in your life lead to times of refreshing (or vice versa)? With the promise of Jesus to “restore everything” and the prophetic promises of “they will rebuild ancient ruins” in Isaiah 61, how can we see our lives and ministry bringing restoration to world around us (i.e. in our neighbourhood, vocation, family, etc.)? What is one way it could look like in your life or your life group?
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Good news for poor Binding up broken hearts, Freedom for captives and prisoners, etc.
2. Acts 2:17-21 - The same Holy Spirit is given to the church to carry on the ministry of Jesus with supernatural power -
To prophesy To receive divine guidance (i.e. visions and dreams) The gospel is ministry of restoration of God to people, and restoration of what was lost at the fall.
3. Acts 3:19–22 (NIV)- Repentance and Times of Refreshing until the Restoration of all things 19 Repent,
then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. 21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. -
Times of refreshing and repentance go together. Repentance and times of refreshing are ongoing in the life of the church (i.e. believers). Repentance is a 180 degree change of thinking and orientation, which ultimately leads to change in outward actions as well.
As we are restored/refreshed by the gospel and the work of the Spirit, we partner with him to bring refreshing and restoration through the message of Christ to others.
Questions: 1. Read Isaiah 61:1-7 -
What kind of descriptions of transformation (or restoration) do you see in the passage? Who are the “they” in “they will be call oaks of righteousness…” referring to? How have you personally been restored in some way by the Lord? Which phrase in this passage best describes a moment or season of your life when God brought about a change in your life?
2. Read Acts 3:19-22 -
How would you describe “times of refreshing” both physically and spiritually? What do you think is meant by “times of refreshing from the Lord”? How are “times of refreshing” related to repentance? How has repentance in your life lead to times of refreshing (or vice versa)? With the promise of Jesus to “restore everything” and the prophetic promises of “they will rebuild ancient ruins” in Isaiah 61, how can we see our lives and ministry bringing restoration to world around us (i.e. in our neighbourhood, vocation, family, etc.)? What is one way it could look like in your life or your life group?
