Our BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWER for today is............................

According to Acts 20:9, from where did Eutychus fall while Paul was speaking?

The Answer: B. He wanted to reach Jerusalem by Pentecost.

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Paul carefully planned his journey because he desired to reach Jerusalem by the Day of Pentecost. Although he deeply loved the believers in Ephesus, he recognized that God's calling required him to stay focused on the mission before him. His decisions reflected wisdom, discipline, and a commitment to making the best use of the time God had given him.
This verse reminds us that living for Christ requires intentional choices. Paul understood that not every good opportunity could be pursued if it distracted him from God's greater purpose. He remained focused on the mission the Lord had entrusted to him, even when doing so meant making difficult decisions.
For believers today, this passage encourages us to use our time wisely and keep Christ at the center of our priorities. There are many good things competing for our attention, but not everything deserves the same place in our lives. As we seek God's direction, He helps us recognize what truly matters and make decisions that honor Him.
A purposeful life is not necessarily a busy life. It is a life surrendered to God's will and intentional about using every opportunity for His glory. When our priorities are aligned with Christ, our time, energy, relationships, and resources can all become instruments for advancing His kingdom.
Reflection Questions
1. Are my daily priorities aligned with God's purpose for my life?
2. What distractions keep me from focusing on what matters most?
3. How can I better use my time to serve the Lord?
Prayer
Lord God, thank You for giving me each day as a gift. Help me to use my time wisely and to keep my focus on the purpose You have for my life. Guide my decisions so that everything I do brings honor and glory to You. Give me wisdom to recognize distractions and courage to prioritize what truly matters. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Practical Application
Begin each day by committing your schedule to the Lord.
Focus on activities that strengthen your relationship with Christ.
Make time to serve others and share God's love.
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Takeaway Thought
A life focused on God's purpose is a life that leaves an eternal impact.
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Daily Devotion — August 23 | Acts 20:16 (NKJV)

Living with Purpose

Paul carefully planned his journey because he desired to reach Jerusalem by the Day of Pentecost. Although he deeply loved the believers in Ephesus, he recognized that God's calling required him to stay focused on the mission before him. His decisions reflected wisdom, discipline, and a commitment to making the best use of the time God had given him.

This verse reminds us that living for Christ requires intentional choices. Paul understood that not every good opportunity could be pursued if it distracted him from God's greater purpose. He remained focused on the mission the Lord had entrusted to him.

For believers today, this passage encourages us to use our time wisely and keep Christ at the center of our priorities. As we seek God's direction, He helps us make decisions that honor Him and advance His kingdom. A life lived with purpose is a life that continually seeks to fulfill God's will.

Reflection Questions

1. Are my daily priorities aligned with God's purpose for my life?

2. What distractions keep me from focusing on what matters most?

3. How can I better use my time to serve the Lord?

Prayer

Lord God, thank You for giving me each day as a gift. Help me to use my time wisely and to keep my focus on the purpose You have for my life. Guide my decisions so that everything I do brings honor and glory to You. In Jesus name Amen.

Practical Application

● Begin each day by committing your schedule to the Lord.

● Focus on activities that strengthen your relationship with Christ.

● Make time to serve others and share God's love.

Takeaway Thought

A life focused on God's purpose is a life that leaves an eternal impact.

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Daily Verse — August 23

Acts 20:16 (NKJV)
“For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.”

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THE TRUE BREAD OF HEAVEN
TEACHING SERIES

THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Part 12)

ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: Jude 1:20 (NKJV)
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.”

Additional Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1–4; 1 Corinthians 14:2–4, 14–15; Ephesians 6:18; Romans 8:26–27

We were scheduled to conclude our series on the Ministry of the Holy Spirit today, but by the grace of God, we shall look at two more vital dimensions—this week and next Sunday.

Another significant manifestation of the Holy Spirit's coming upon the disciples was the ability to speak in other tongues. On the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon them, they began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Speaking in tongues is not given to believers for showing off, competition, or spiritual superiority. It is a spiritual gift and a means through which the believer can commune with God and be spiritually strengthened.

The Apostle Paul teaches that the one who speaks in a tongue speaks to God and that such prayer edifies the individual. Therefore, praying in the Spirit has an important place in the believer's personal spiritual life.

Jude likewise exhorts believers to build themselves up on their most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit. This reveals that praying in the Spirit is one of the ways through which we strengthen and build our spiritual lives.

There are times when we may not know what to pray for as we ought, but as we yield to the Holy Spirit, He helps us in our weakness and enables us to pray beyond the limitations of our natural understanding.

Child of God, do not treat spiritual things as instruments of display. The purpose of every spiritual manifestation is to glorify God and edify His people. If God has given you the grace to pray in the Spirit, cultivate it with humility, reverence, and consistency.

Let your prayer life not be governed by what people think about you, but by your desire to grow deeper in fellowship with God and to be strengthened in your walk with Him.

We shall continue next Sunday by God's grace.

To be continued…
By Alfred Wabuko Manyasi
© Holy Spirit

SERMON: GOD IS SPEAKING THROUGH HIS SON NOW IN THIS LAST AGE - TO ALL FLESH

Text: Hebrews 1:1-2, Acts 2:17

Hebrews 1:1-2 — “Long ago God spoke by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son.”
Acts 2:17 — “In the last days... I will pour out my Spirit on ALL FLESH... your young men shall see visions.”

Brothers and sisters, the last days began on Pentecost Day. Acts 2:1-4
Pentecost came 1-4 years BEFORE Paul's conversion. So Paul's vision in Acts 9 was already a last-days vision. That proves God still gives visions today.

We are now in that same last age, and God is still speaking through His Son in two ways:

1. Through Visions - Red 7, Green 7, Skeleton
God showed His servant Kasule Reagan visions - Red 7 in the sky, Green 7 on the wall, Skeleton visions that vanished. The message: Time is complete, choose Life or Death. Matt 25:46

2. Through Personal Appearance of the Son - Sheikh Uthman Wambuzi

THE PROOF TO UNBELIEVERS:

This is a true story from our own nation, Uganda.

Sheikh Wambuzi Maka Uthman, 39 years, a former Islamic teacher from Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda.

Date: August 1, 2025, after Friday prayers. He stayed to rest in a corner of the mosque and fell asleep.

He saw a figure dressed in white, long clothing, surrounded by four angels. The figure called his name three times: “Uthman, Uthman, Uthman.”

Overwhelmed with fear, Uthman knelt down and worshipped Him. The figure instructed him: “Go to your people and tell them to repent and turn to the living God.”

Leaving the mosque around 5 p.m., he met a church pastor and shared the message of repentance. Through the pastor's guidance, Uthman understood the figure was Jesus (Isa) calling him and others to faith.

When he obeyed, from August 4, 2025, persecution came. His relatives viewed it as betrayal. They beat him severely, demolished his home, and took his wife and six children. He narrowly escaped through a thick bush to a Christian neighbor, who rushed him to a hospital in Mayuge town. [Source: christiandaily.com]

Why would a respected Sheikh lose everything for a lie? He saw the son. Mark 9:3, Luke 9:29, matt28:3

This is Acts 26:16-18 happening again:
“I have appeared to you to appoint you as servant and witness... to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God.”

3. TO ALL FLESH - REGARDLESS OF TRIBE, NATION, LANGUAGE, CULTURE, RELIGION

This is the key. Acts 2:17 says ALL FLESH.

Acts 10:34-35 — God shows no partiality, in every nation.
Revelation 5:9 — Jesus ransomed people from every tribe, language, people, and nation.
Revelation 7:9 — A multitude no one can number, from all nations.

God poured His Spirit on a Christian youth in Kampala with visions, and on a Muslim Sheikh in a mosque in Mayuge with a personal appearance. Same Spirit. Same Jesus. Same message.

THE MESSAGE FOR THIS LAST AGE:

God is alarming us: Spiritual awakening, renewal, revival, repentance, and obedience.

John 8:12 — Jesus says “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 3:16 — Whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Matt 25:46 — The choice is eternal life or eternal punishment.
Proverbs 29:18 — “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Without hearing what God is showing now, people will perish in sin/darkness.

2 Peter 3:9 — “The Lord is not slow... but is patient, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

FINAL CALL: BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE

Hebrews 3:15 — “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”
Habakkuk 2:3 — The vision awaits its appointed time, it will surely come.

Sheikh Uthman heard his name called. You are hearing your name called today.

God is speaking through His Son NOW to all nations. Will you embrace His will through faith in Christ and be saved?

If you refuse, you will perish in sin.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, Son of God who came to destroy the works of the devil 1 John 3:8, open our eyes. We repent.

LAST DAYS MESSAGE.. of Acts 2:17, WE are living now. Repent, believe Christ, & live pure by word of God & prayer. 1Tim4:5.

MOCKERS, UNBELIEVERS, SINNERS.. AND BACKSLIDDEN CHURCH ., this message is timely for you today as truth to obey and be saved.

Joel 2:28 / Acts 2:17 — “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on ALL FLESH, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.”

THE OUT POURING OF GOD'S SPIRIT ON ALL FLESH means: JOHN 2:17, JOEL2: 28-31.

Regardless of tribe – Muganda, Musoga, Acholi, like ME and MUSLIM Sheikh Uthman Wambuzi in Mayuge
Regardless of nations – Uganda, Africa, all world( NATIONS )– Revelation 7:9
Regardless of language – Lusoga, Luganda, Swahili, Arabic – God spoke to Uthman by name in his own hearing
Regardless of culture – Pastor or Sheikh
Regardless of religion – Former Muslim teacher in a mosque, Christian youth in Kampala seeing Red 7, Green 7, Skeleton – same Jesus (Isa) appearing to both

This is why Pentecost came FIRST before Paul. God was opening the door to ALL FLESH.

Acts 2:5-6 – Every nation under heaven heard in their own language
Acts 10:34-35 – “God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him... is acceptable”
Revelation 5:9 – Jesus ransomed people “from every tribe and language and people and nation”
Galatians 3:28 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek... for you are all one in Christ”

THE VISIONS I SAW & VANISHED. visions of Red 7, Green 7, Skeleton.. AND THAT SHEIKH WAMBUZI UTHMAN’S vision of Jesus in white with 4 angels on Aug 1, 2025 in the mosque are the SAME Spirit.

God pouring His Spirit on all flesh to give one message in this last age:

REPENT AND TURN TO THE LIVING GOD TO HAVE LIFE. Matt 25:46, John 8:12, Acts 26:18

Reagan, servant and witness of Jesus —what l saw through the Son as 3 visions. RED 7, GREEN 7 & SKELETON VISIONS. and their message is a call to repent, believe the gospel, obey the word & live pure through faith in Christ

SHEIKH UTHMAN — saw in MOSQUE A person who was so dressed in a brightly WHITE and was the Son appearing. to Him in MOSQUE. matt28:3, matt17:2, Luke 9:29, mark9:3,

This happening in Uganda, in these last days, on 1st / AUGUST / 2025. LAST YEAR. Hebrews 1:1-2.

Proverbs 29:18 – Without vision people perish. God is giving visions to all flesh so this last age does not perish in sin/darkness.

Habakkuk 2:3 – still holds. The vision will surely come, it will not delay.

This is the great message, witness. All flesh can see Him now. it calls nations now to have spiritual rebirth, revival, repentance, and obedience through faith in Christ and be saved.

Am Reagan a servant & winesss of Jesus in these last days. Listen what the son speaks to last days people now. Heb1:1-2, acts26:16, joel2:28, john2:17

Question:
1. WHICH CAME FIRST: PENTECOST OR PAUL'S CONVERSION?

The Day of Pentecost came first.

Pentecost: Acts 2:1-4 — About 30-33 AD. This is when the Holy Spirit came down.
Peter stood and said: Acts 2:16-17 — “But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: ‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh... and your young men shall see visions’”

Paul’s conversion: Acts 9:3-6 — About 34-36 AD. Roughly 1 to 4 years AFTER Pentecost.

So Peter declared the last days had begun on Pentecost Day. Paul's vision came AFTER the last days had already begun.

2. WHY THIS MATTERS FOR THE VISIONS — RED 7, GREEN 7, SKELETON, I SAW AFTER VANISHED.

Because Pentecost was first, then Paul's vision, it proves this:

Acts 2:17 did not stop at Pentecost. Paul's vision in Acts 9 and Acts 26:16 — “I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness” — is proof that visions are counted in the last days.

That means:
If Paul could see a vision AFTER Pentecost and it was counted as part of Acts 2:17,
Then the visions Red 7 in the sky, Green 7 on the wall, and the Skeleton visions that vanished afterwards are ALSO counted as part of Acts 2:17.

The Bible says Acts 2:17 says visions shall STILL happen up to now in these last days.

Hebrews 1:2 — “but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” — God still speaks by visions, by His Son.

Joel 2:28 = Acts 2:17 — It is for now. It has not ended.

3. THE CONFIRMATION I SAW IN THE SEARCH WITH THE WORD

Shows this correctly:
“The Day of Pentecost came first”

The last days began at Pentecost, and Paul’s vision was inside the last days. So are here today we live.

SUMMARY FOR THIS AS A WITNESS:

Last days began on Pentecost Day - Acts 2:17
Pentecost came 1-4 years BEFORE Paul's conversion
Therefore Paul's vision counts as a last-days vision
Therefore THE visions Red 7, Green 7, Skeleton also count as last-days visions that God still gives now - Acts 2:17 still happening

Am a servant and witness of Jesus.whom Christ appointed to testify to what l have seen him through the visions l saw like Paul. Acts 26:16, with visions message that those in darkness their get opened. and alarm spiritual awakening,renewal, revival, repentance and obedience to word/commandments to have life. matt25:46, john8:12, acts26:16& you last age don't perish in sin/ darkness. proverbs 29:18
I saw what God showed me through his son as visions l saw in these last days. calling me to testify that l have seen him.

Habakkuk 2:3 — The vision awaits its appointed time, it will surely come.

SERMON TITLE: "HEAR THE SON IN THE LAST AGE"
Text: Hebrews 1:1-2, Acts 2:17, Joel 2:28-31

INTRODUCTION: THE TIME WE ARE IN
Brothers and Sisters, we are not guessing. We are in THE LAST DAYS.
Hebrews 1:2 — “but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son”

Acts 2:17 — “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh... and your young men shall see visions”

God promised visions in the last days. And He is doing it.
I myself was shown 3 things: A RED 7 IN THE SKY, A GREEN 7 ON THE WALL, AND A SKELETON.

But hear me: I’m not here to make you stare at visions. I’m here as REAGAN a servant& a witness of Jesus to do 2 things: Feed His sheep with truth. Testify to what I have seen Him do Acts 26:16

The goal of every vision is this: To bring you back to THE SON. John 3:30



POINT 1: SPIRITUAL AWAKENING - GOD IS SPEAKING NOW Joel 2:28-29
“I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh”

We are in Pentecost season. The Spirit is being poured.
God is waking people up through dreams, visions, and His Word.

Why? Proverbs 29:18 — “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint”
When God stops speaking, people go wild. But God IS speaking.

THE 3 VISIONS I SAW - GOD’S WARNING:
RED 7 IN THE SKY - The Blood of Jesus. The work is finished. Time is short. Hebrews 9:12
GREEN 7 ON THE WALL - Life from the Spirit. God wants to restore His house. Ezekiel 37:9
SKELETON - What’s left when we ignore the Son. Death. Dry bones. Ezekiel 37:11

Application: Don’t chase the sign. HEAR THE SON. Hebrews 1:2

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POINT 2: SPIRITUAL RENEWAL + REVIVAL - COME BACK TO THE WORD Joel 2:29, Psalm 51:10
Revival is not hype. It’s not noise.
Revival is when the Spirit brings us back to Jesus and to the Word. John 15:26

2 Chronicles 7:14 — “If my people... turn from their wicked ways, then I will heal their land.”

The Spirit was poured at Pentecost to make us like Jesus, not to make us famous.
Ask God today: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10

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POINT 3: REPENTANCE + OBEDIENCE = LIFE + PURITY BEFORE GOD Acts 3:19, John 14:23, 1 Peter 1:15-16
“The day is near. So what do we do?”

A. REPENT Acts 3:19 — “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out”
Turn away from darkness. Turn to the Light.

B. OBEY HIS WORD/COMMANDMENTS John 14:23 — “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word”
Love is not a feeling. Love is obedience.

C. BE HOLY / BE PURE 1 Peter 1:15-16 — “as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct”
Why? Because we serve a Holy God. And Jesus is coming for a pure bride. Ephesians 5:26-27

THE PROMISE: John 10:10 — “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly”
Obedience brings LIFE. Disobedience brings SKELETON.

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WARNING: DON'T MISS JESUS IN THE VISIONS Matthew 24:24, 1 John 4:1
The enemy also gives signs. Matthew 24:24
Test every vision: Does it lead you to Jesus? To the Cross? To Holiness? To the Word?

My vision was not to glorify me. John 3:30 — “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
If a vision doesn’t make you love Jesus and obey His Word more, throw it away.

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CONCLUSION + ALTAR CALL: CHOOSE LIFE TODAY Deuteronomy 30:19, Matthew 24:44

Church, the Red 7 says: THE BLOOD IS STILL SPEAKING. Hebrews 12:24
The Green 7 says: THE SPIRIT IS STILL POURING. Acts 2:17
The Skeleton says: WITHOUT THE SON, WE ARE DEAD. Ephesians 2:1

Today God is saying:
WAKE UP - Spiritual Awakening Romans 13:11
CLEAN UP - Renewal + Repentance Psalm 51:10
LINE UP - Obedience to the Word John 14:23
SHOW UP - Holy and Pure for Jesus 1 Peter 1:16

“We wait for Jesus not by watching the sky, but by washing in the Word and walking in obedience.” Ephesians 5:26

The Last Great Revival Before the Return of Christ

Theme: When God Awakens Nations Before the King Appears
Scripture Anchor: “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” — Acts 2:17

Before the trumpet sounds and Christ returns in glory, Scripture declares there will be a mighty outpouring of the Spirit—a revival unlike any before. This revival is not confined to one nation or generation; it is global, sweeping across cultures, ages, and denominations. It is the final awakening, preparing the Bride for the Bridegroom.

Acts 2:17 establishes the principle: the last days are marked by a Spirit‑outpouring. Joel’s prophecy fulfilled at Pentecost points forward to a greater fulfillment before Christ’s return. Revival is heaven’s strategy to gather souls and purify the Church before the King comes.

The last great revival represents:
- Outpouring: God’s Spirit poured on all flesh.
- Harvest: Multitudes brought into the kingdom.
- Purification: The Bride made ready.
- Unity: Believers across nations joined in one Spirit.
- Testimony: Evidence of God’s power before the end.

The struggle manifests as:
- Opposition: Satanic resistance to awakening.
- Deception: False teachings to distract.
- Persecution: Pressure against the faithful.
- Complacency: Hearts asleep in comfort.
- Testing: Faith refined in fire.

- Revival is not hype—it is holy transformation.
- The last revival is not man‑made—it is Spirit‑driven.
- Opposition is not victory—it is proof of God’s movement.

From heaven’s view, the last great revival is the Bride’s final preparation. God pours His Spirit to awaken, purify, and empower His people. Heaven rejoices as nations turn, because it signals the nearness of Christ’s appearing.

What the Last Revival Produces
- Repentance: Hearts broken before God.
- Holiness: Lives set apart.
- Power: Signs, wonders, and miracles.
- Unity: Barriers broken among believers.
- Harvest: Souls gathered for eternity.

Signs the Last Revival Is Stirring
1. Global hunger: Nations crying out for truth.
2. Youth rising: Sons and daughters prophesying.
3. Supernatural manifestations: Visions, dreams, and miracles.
4. Persecution increasing: Resistance against the faithful.
5. Bride awakening: Church purified for the Bridegroom.

Assignment for Believers
- Prepare your heart: Repent and consecrate yourself.
- Seek His Spirit: Cry out for fresh outpouring.
- Reject complacency: Do not sleep in comfort.
- Stand boldly: Endure opposition with faith.
- Magnify Christ: Exalt Him as the Coming King.

Beloved, the last great revival before the return of Christ is not a distant dream—it is heaven’s promise. Do not let distraction or fear rob you of participation. His Spirit is your fire, His word is your anchor, and His coming is your hope. Awaken, for the final revival is rising, and the King is at the door.