Our Signed and Sealed Adoption
He would not go back on his word, for his word is the word of the Father and the Spirit, and they all say “come.”
Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a (Trinity Sunday: Series A)
Before the Fall the waters were one dimensional—they gave life. After the Fall, another dimension is added. The waters kill/drown and they give life. This becomes the New Testament language of Baptism.
Epistle: Acts 2:14a, 22-36 (Trinity Sunday: Series A)
Peter’s monumental sermon on Pentecost declares the kingdom purposes and divine saving work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit which culminate in the new world order with Christ in charge, governing in the power of the Spirit.
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 (Trinity Sunday: Series A)
The Lord, who is with us, retains authority over us. His promise calls for trust and obedience.
Pentecost in Context
To understand the meaning of the Pentecost miracle for the life of a Christian, we must first learn to see it through the lens of the history that came before it.