ABCN Wednesday Night Bible Study - May 20, 2026 - 7:00 PM

Main message: The sermon explained how the disciples moved from Jesus' ascension toward Pentecost—being aligned, unified in prayer, and positioned to receive the Holy Spirit—and challenged believers to pursue that same unity and readiness so the Spirit can do "greater works" through them.

Key points:

• Jesus' ascension is paralleled with Elijah's ascent (2 Kings), showing God prepares and transfers authority/mantle across generations.
• After the ascension the believers gathered "with one accord" in prayer and supplication as they awaited the promised Holy Spirit (Acts 1:12–14).
• The group addressed the disruption Judas caused and, after prayer and casting lots, selected Matthias to restore the apostolic number (Acts 1:15–26).
• Persistent, united prayer and intentional positioning build the infrastructure so the Holy Spirit can empower the church at Pentecost.
• The Holy Spirit is the Comforter/helper, Spirit of truth who quickens, teaches, brings remembrance, and enables believers to do the works of Jesus—and even greater works (John 7:38; John 14–16; John 14:12).
• Personal application: examine how God has worked through you and ask to be aligned and available for greater works by the Spirit.

Scriptures mentioned: Acts 2, Acts 1:12–26, 2 Kings 2:1, 2 Kings 2:11, Psalm 41:9, Matthew 27:5, Matthew 27:10, Psalm 69:25, Psalm 109:8, Leviticus 16:8, Proverbs 16:33, John 6 (referenced), John 7:38, John 10:10, John 14–16, John 14:12