Published by Harriet on 02 Apr 2026
The WORD+ . . . .
“. . . that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God shall man live.” Deuteronomy 8:3 (LXX)
JESUS said that the Gospel of the Kingdom of God shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then the end shall come (Matthew 28:14).
Acts 1:8 – “. . . And ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses of Me in both Jerusalem and in all Judea and in Samaria and unto the uttermost parts of the earth.”
Brian Simmons – initiator of The Passion Translation (TPT) of the Holy Bible refers to Pentecost as the birthday of The Church; which is the Body of Christ – JESUS is the head, with sons & daughters of God comprising the body. (see Acts 2:3d [TPT])
“This is what I will do in the last days—I will pour out my Spirit on everybody and cause your sons and daughters to prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will experience dreams from God.” Acts 2:17 (TPT); Joel 2:28-32
“. . . God knew that Jesus would be handed over to you to be crucified and that you would execute him by the hands of lawless men . . . . God destroyed the cords of death and raised him up . . . .” Acts 2:23-24 (TPT)
“For God’s promise of the Holy Spirit is for you and your families, for those yet to be born and for everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” Act 2:39 (TPT)
“You rejected the one who is holy and righteous, and instead begged for a murderer to be released. You killed the Prince of Life. But God raised him from the dead, and we stand here as witnesses to that fact.” Acts 3:14-15 (TPT)
“Faith in Jesus’ name has healed this man standing before you. It is faith that comes through believing in Jesus’ name that has made the crippled man walk right in front of your eyes.” Acts 3:16 (TPT)
“You crucified Jesus of Nazareth, but God raised him from the dead. This Jesus is ‘the stone that you, the builders, have rejected, and now has become the Cornerstone!” Acts 4:20b-11 (TPT)
“There is no one else who has the power to save us, for there is only one name to whom God has given authority by which we must experience salvation: the name of Jesus.” Acts 4:12 (TPT)
“So now, Lord, Empower us (as Your children) to speak the word of God freely and courageously. Stretch out your hand of power through us to heal, and to move in signs and wonders by the name of your holy Son, Jesus!” Acts 4:29-30 (TPT)
“As they prayed the earth shook beneath them, causing the building they were into tremble. Each one of them was filled with the Holy Spirit, and they proclaimed the word of God with unrestrained boldness.” Acts 4:31 (TPT)
“You had Jesus arrested and killed by crucifixion, but God raised him up, exalted, seated at his right hand as our Savior and Champion, We are witnesses, and so too is the Holy Spirit, whom God freely gives to all who believe. Acts 5:30-32 (TPT)
The LORD God doesn’t show favoritism . . . . “It makes no difference what race of people one belongs to. If they show deep reverence for God, and are committed to doing what’s right, they are accepted before him.” Acts 10:34-35 (TPT)
“Even though they could come up with no legal grounds for the death sentence, they pleaded with Pilate to have him executed. And they did to him all that was prophesied they would do. . . . But God raised him from the dead!” Acts 13:28-30 (TPT)
“Through this Jesus, the forgiveness of sins is offered to you. Everyone who believes in him is set free from sin and guilt—something the law of Moses had no power to do. So be very careful about what the prophets warned . . .” Acts 13:38-40 (TPT)
“. . . I have destined you to become a beacon light for the nations and release salvation to the ends of the earth.” Acts 13:47 (TPT)
“. . . be strong and brave! Do not yield to fear nor be discouraged, for I am Yahweh your God, and I will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (TPT)


