A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
What did Jesus mean by power from on high?
He told His disciples to wait in the city for what the Father promised before carrying the message to the nations.
Read the passage in context
- Luke 24:44–49 · KJV
Luke ends his Gospel with Jesus opening the Scriptures and sending witnesses. The instruction to wait is part of that commission.
From the passage to daily life
Read Luke’s ending beside the opening of Acts. The repeated promise ties understanding Scripture to Spirit-empowered witness.
Discussion and reflection
- What did Jesus mean by power from on high?
He told His disciples to wait in the city for what the Father promised before carrying the message to the nations.
- What message were the witnesses to proclaim?
Jesus names repentance and forgiveness of sins in His name, beginning at Jerusalem.
Put the study into practice
Compare Luke 24:46–49 with Acts 1:4–8 and list the common themes.
Historical source · SermonIndex transcript attributed to Smith Wigglesworth · Open the archived message
