Act 1:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : Instead of giving them political power, Jesus promises spiritual power: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8 ). Jesus tells them that the Holy Spirit will come to give them courage and strength. Their main task is to be witnesses for Jesus, telling others about him, starting in Jerusalem and spreading out to the whole world. The real “restoration” is not political, but spiritual—the gospel reaching all people everywhere.

‏ Acts 1:8

v. 8: Instead of giving them political power, Jesus promises spiritual power: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8 ^a). Jesus tells them that the Holy Spirit will come to give them courage and strength. Their main task is to be witnesses for Jesus, telling others about him, starting in Jerusalem and spreading out to the whole world. The real “restoration” is not political, but spiritual—the gospel reaching all people everywhere.