Four books of sheep, Gospel,
Good News
these timid, unsure
followers
fearful and obtuse
about the incredible journey
their role, these
fishers of men
The first to hear the
Master’s voice,
the Good Shepherd,
the narrow gate,
the light of
salvation
burning within
Lifted by tongues of
fire
infused with power
emboldened with the
will to speak,
to bear witness, to
life
With new-found wisdom
and backbone of the
Spirit
coursing through
their veins
transforming sheep to
shepherds
Followers into
disciples
boldly proclaiming
the Good News
to the ends of the
world
inexplicably, without
hindrance
Continued by each new
generation
in its own terms, in
its own time
for us in this place
to shine God’s grace
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edited June 11, 2014
Boldness of the Spirit – v2
Acts 2:1-21
Pentecost
5/28/06 8:51pm
Boldness of the Spirit
Boldness of the Spirit
Acts 2:1-36 and 4:8-31
Pentecost
and the bold preaching of the original disciples
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