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And so it begins - Jesus launches his church. He knows they will start to spread the word of repentance and forgiveness of sins, that they will write down and record what happened. That we will one day read, understand and believe that he is the Messiah, just as they did. History was on the brink of a new era. God had revealed himself in a new way, and was about to send his Spirit in power. They were the privileged few who had got to meet Jesus, the Son of God, Messiah, Saviour of the world. And they saw him in his risen Glory.
We too are privileged to know and love Jesus. Think back over your Christian journey, those who have prayed for you over the years. Remember when you first met Jesus and who introduced you to him. Thank God for them, and be ready to share him with others today.
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection
of your Son Jesus Christ delivered
and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who
suffered on the cross we may
triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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