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2nd Sunday after Pentecost
2nd Sunday after Pentecost
Christians live with confidence. Their strength comes through faith from God. They go into the world and proclaim the Gospel in the name of the Holy Trinity.
On the 50th day (Pentecost) after the Resurrection, the Holy Spirit comes down on the Disciples. They are empowered. God builds his church to this day through his empowered people.
Paul prays that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened. He prays that we develop a deeper appreciation for our ascended Lord Jesus. He is the head of the church and of the universe. In his hands we are safe!
The Areopagus was a place where the “good ol’ boys” of Athens met. Former mayors, senators and men of influence were all part of it. These all listened to Paul.
Stephen was stoned to death because of his faith in Jesus. The hatred for God’s love in Christ did not cease with the Crucifixion. On the contrary, it increased. Every year tens of thousands of Christians die a martyr’s death.