| From the Desk of Steve Shultz:  On this Pentecost Sunday, we wanted to release a couple of articles that would encourage and bless the masses with great HOPE for our future.
Yes, we are in difficult times across the globe...no one is denying that. And in this time, we the Church, get to step up and be a voice of hope to those around us. What a day to live out Matthew 10:8: "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give." Enjoy this powerful Pentecost word by Nathan Shaw as you freely give what Christ has done for you also! (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.) Thank you for making the always-free Elijah List Ministries possible. To partner with us, click here. Your donations truly help us keep these emails free for you. Donate at: Please forward this word to your friends! Encourage them to subscribe to the Elijah List right here: https://elijahlist.com/subscribe. Enjoy! Steve Shultz, Founder and Publisher
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http://www.elijahlist.com ************************************* "Pentecost 2020: A Significant Demarcation Point for the Church" Nathan Shaw, Dunedin, New Zealand  2020 is a year of major transition. During Passover 2020 the world was largely shut down due to fear. During Passover the disciples lived in great fear—they fled when the authorities arrested Jesus and remained hidden after Jesus' resurrection (John 20:19, 26). 50 days after Passover was the feast of Pentecost. Holy Spirit invaded 120 praying Believers in an upper room. The fledgling Church was empowered with great boldness despite strong opposition. Likewise, in 2020, we are moving from the fear and uncertainty of Passover to the faith and certainty of Pentecost. Pentecost 2020 is a significant demarcation point for the Church. Prophecy, Visions and Dreams: The Connection with Anointed Prophets Some of the main manifestations of the Pentecost outpouring were visions, dreams and prophecy (Acts 2:17-18). It's important to understand the Jewish mindset. Prophecy, visions and dreams were the domain of prophets. Through their decrees prophets released words that shaped cities and nations. Now, instead of this anointing being poured out on a select few, it would be poured out on all who would receive it. Even menservants and maidservants would be entrusted with this unique authority. The Church was empowered with: • Authority to decree God's purposes
• Authority to live the dreams and visions they received
• Authority to shape cities and nations
• Authority to shake the heavens and the earth (Acts 2:19-20)
• Authority to reap the "harvest fields" of the nations for Jesus (Acts 2:21)  The impact was immediate. Jerusalem was filled with their teaching, disciples were multiplied greatly, and many priests were obedient to the faith (Acts 5:28, 6:7).
Anointed for Supernatural Works: The Connection with Jesus' Ministry The gospel of Luke and the book of Acts were both written by Luke. A deliberate connection is made between Jesus' empowerment for supernatural ministry and Believers' empowerment to do the same. Luke records Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist: "And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from Heaven which said, 'You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased'" (Luke 3:22). Note particularly the involvement of the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit in this scene. (Photo via Wallpaper Flare) Speaking about the outpouring on the day of Pentecost Peter declared: "This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear" (Acts 2:32-33). The mention of the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit makes a deliberate connection back to Jesus' baptism and empowerment for earthly ministry. At Pentecost Believers were anointed to... (continue reading) Find us on:
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