The greatest day in history when Jesus rose from the grave. He defeated death by dying on a cross and three days later became the ‘First fruits’ of mankind to be raised from the dead.
But, when He rose, where were his disciples? Some believed, some were in shock, some were hiding, and others had no idea at all what to think! This was the team that Jesus was going to leave in forty days’ time to commence the era of His Church!
We see in the gospels Jesus re-appearing to the disciples in different locations and times. In some case He gives a rebuke, sometimes a Bible lesson and sometimes to lovingly restore them!
The blessing of the Holy Spirit was to come upon a group of believers at the Festival of Pentecost, 50 days after the resurrection. Jesus was to encourage and show these believers that nothing was more important than following Him and being part of His Church. The Church had to make an impact on the day of Pentecost and beyond. After 2000 years as the era of the Church age comes to a close, will Jesus find such true faith and devotion? He’s looking to see the hearts of a true believer!
Where are my People? Where is the Church?
