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Ye Shall Receive Power | Smith Wigglesworth Study Guide

Jesus says they will become His witnesses. Acts 4 shows the church asking God for boldness when that witness becomes costly.

A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries

How do believers use the power Jesus promised?

Jesus says they will become His witnesses. Acts 4 shows the church asking God for boldness when that witness becomes costly.

Read the passage in context

The promise in the title belongs to the opening of Acts. Following it into chapter 4 shows the same theme continuing after Pentecost.

From the passage to daily life

Consider how prayer, speech, and community appear together when believers face threats. The apostles bring their experience back to the gathered church.

Discussion and reflection

  1. How do believers use the power Jesus promised?

    Jesus says they will become His witnesses. Acts 4 shows the church asking God for boldness when that witness becomes costly.

  2. Can believers pray for boldness again after Pentecost?

    Acts 4 records just such a prayer. The group asks God to strengthen its witness in a new situation.

Put the study into practice

Turn Acts 4:29 into a brief prayer before a difficult conversation.

Historical source · Faith That Prevails (Gospel Publishing House, 1938) · Open the archived message

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How Wigglesworth influenced Vince Baker

Vince Baker came to Christ on July 9 at age 17. For his July 26 birthday, his grandmother gave him Albert Hibbert’s Smith Wigglesworth: The Secret of His Power.

Vince recalls that God spoke to him as he read about Wigglesworth’s life and ministry. The book shaped his own walk with God and the way he teaches about faith, prayer, and yielding to the Holy Spirit.

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Quotes for further reflection

“We must expect Him to come forth in power through us for the deliverance of others.”
Smith Wigglesworth · On a related theme
“If it wasn’t for Jesus, we wouldn’t have any faith.”
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How do believers use the power Jesus promised?

Jesus says they will become His witnesses. Acts 4 shows the church asking God for boldness when that witness becomes costly.

Can believers pray for boldness again after Pentecost?

Acts 4 records just such a prayer. The group asks God to strengthen its witness in a new situation.