{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Forty Plus Ten - Week 4: Promises","description":"Scripture: Psalm 145:13b, Acts 1:3, Acts 1:4-12, Ephesians 5:18, Matthew 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 How many promises are in the Bible? The number given by many different individuals and groups ranges from many hundreds to many thousands. &amp;nbsp;We will settle on saying there are \u201clots and lots!\u201d Today, we take a look at several more of Jesus\u2019 appearances after His resurrection and explore three specific promises found in Acts 1 that are applicable to any believer\u2019s life. Promise #1: Holy Spirit Promise #2: Witnesses Promise #3: Second Coming Applications &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2043 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Holy Spirit - given to all who believe. Ephesians 5:18 says, \u201ckeep on being filled with the Spirit of God.\u201d &amp;nbsp;Listen to Him and seek His guidance. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2043 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Witnesses - disciples of Christ. Matthew 5:16 tells us to \u201clet your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.\u201d Our witness flows from our faith in Jesus. We bear witness to Jesus with our actions and words (not to earn salvation, as it is a free gift through faith, but rather it flows from us in thanks for the gift of salvation.) We are called to be His witnesses in the world today &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2043 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Jesus\u2019 second coming - a source of comfort and peace in the midst of a crazy world. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 assures of we will be raised to life forever with Christ. Our salvation was won at the cross Our salvation was guaranteed at the empty tomb Our salvation is secured because Jesus is coming back! Now What? Learn about God at https:\/\/www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out this video series from our website:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.awakeusnow.com\/40-10 Join us Sundays&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.awakeusnow.com\/sunday-service Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app. ","author_name":"Awake Us Now","author_url":"https:\/\/www.awakeusnow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36799735\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/189039955"}