Acts 10:38
Amharic NASV (አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጒም)
እግዚአብሔር የናዝሬቱን ኢየሱስ በመንፈስ ቅዱስና በኀይል ቀባው፤ እርሱም እግዚአብሔር ከእርሱ ጋር ስለ ነበረ በደረሰበት ሁሉ መልካም እያደረገ በዲያብሎስ ሥልጣን ሥር የነበሩትን ሁሉ ፈወሰ።
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that God chose Jesus by giving him the Holy Spirit and power to do good deeds and heal people from evil influences. It emphasizes how God was with Jesus throughout his ministry.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you need superpowers to win. God gave Jesus special powers, like being able to make sick people feel better or helping those who felt sad. He used these powers to help everyone he met.
Historical Background
The book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD for a Roman audience. It describes the early Christian church and emphasizes how Jesus, after his resurrection, continued to work through healings and good deeds.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this verse can inspire us to use our talents and abilities, given by God, to help others in need. For example, if you're good at math, consider tutoring someone who struggles with it.
Topics
salvationhealingpower of the Holy SpiritministryGod's anointinggood deeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and power?
It means God chose Jesus to do special work by giving him supernatural abilities, like healing and doing good deeds. This was a sign of God's approval and support for Jesus' ministry.
What does 'doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil' mean?
It means Jesus helped people who were suffering or struggling with evil influences, such as sickness or spiritual oppression. He used his power to alleviate their troubles and restore them.
How can I apply Acts 10:38 in my life today?
You can use your abilities given by God to help others who are struggling or oppressed, just as Jesus did. This could be through volunteering, mentoring, or simply being a source of kindness and support.
What are some cross-references that expand on Acts 10:38?
John 3:34 talks about God giving the Holy Spirit to Jesus without measure. Luke 4:18 shows how Jesus fulfilled this prophecy by healing and freeing people from oppression.