Aim: To be a ''praying and waiting'' church—(now) in the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
Doctrine: Much of the Christian life involves praying and waiting. The ''waiting'' part is in anticipation of God's promises to His church; the ''praying'' part is our active obedience (as we participate in God's fulfillment of His covenant word).
Exegesis: Exciting dimensions of the church's praying and waiting: simple compliance leads to great things (v. 12); the ''upper room'' reminds us of the church's ascension in Christ (v. 13); hope from the Father's promise of the Spirit unites the new covenant church around Christ (v. 14).
Further application: Why we believers are to pray and wait today, in the post-Pentecost age: because patience is necessary, since Christ's kingdom (sometimes) expands slowly; and because God is pleased to answer our prayers (that the gospel and church would conquer all things).
Key verse: v. 14 ''These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.