When the eyewitnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ gathered on Pentecost, they were already one in mind and purpose “one accord in prayer and supplication...”¹ “one accord in one place”^2.

So why did they need the Holy Spirit then? Why do Christ’s disciples need it now? Was it for strength to resist temptations? A fix when we get depressed? To fortify our weak points? Personal security gear?

As traced from Scripture by Raul de Asis-Hipe during the message on Pentecost (Shavuot), May 19, the mandate which the LORD God set forth with Israel during the first Shavuot after being freed from bondage...

“Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments, just as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should act according to them in the land which you go to possess.

“Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” –Deuteronomy 4:5-6 (NKJV, ©1982 Thomas Nelson, Inc.)

...was reconnected by the Lord Jesus Christ to His followers before He returned to the Father:

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”–Acts 1:8

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW to listen to the podcast or download the mp3 file, to realize what should propel the compassion and tolerance being embraced by society to deal with increasing diseases, violence and disaster, and awaken to the dedicated involvement and certain purpose of being a WITNESS for GOD...

WITNESS FOR GOD... mp3::10.28MB

¹Acts1:14a
²Acts 2:1