individuals received specific powers through the Holy Spirit or

1. The Apostles (Acts 2:1-4) Power Received: The Apostles, including Peter, received the power of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. This enabled them to speak in different languages, perform miracles, and preach the gospel with boldness and authority.

Purpose: To spread the message of Jesus Christ and establish the early Christian Church.2.

Paul (Saul of Tarsus) (Acts 9:17-19)

Power Received: After his conversion experience on the road to Damascus, Paul was filled with the Holy Spirit when Ananias laid hands on him. He received the power to preach, heal, perform miracles, and endure great suffering for the sake of the gospel.

Purpose: To become the Apostle to the Gentiles, spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.3.

Stephen (Acts 6:8) Power Received: Stephen, one of the first deacons of the church, was full of faith and the Holy Spirit. He was given the power to perform great wonders and signs among the people.

Purpose: To bear witness to Jesus Christ, even to the point of martyrdom.4. Philip (Acts 8:6-7)

Power Received: Philip, another deacon, was given the power to perform miracles, cast out unclean spirits, and heal the sick.Purpose: To evangelize in Samaria and to bring the gospel to the Ethiopian eunuch.5.

Ananias (Acts 9:10-18)

Power Received: Ananias was given the specific power by God to heal Paul (Saul) of his blindness and to baptize him.Purpose: To facilitate Paul's conversion and to initiate him into the Christian faith.6. John the

Baptist (Luke 1:15, Matthew 3:11)

Power Received: Although not explicitly described in terms of miracles, John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Spirit from birth and had the power to preach repentance and baptize people, preparing the way for Jesus.

Purpose: To prepare the people for the coming of Jesus, the Messiah.7.

The Seventy Disciples (Luke 10:1-20)

Power Received: Jesus appointed seventy (or seventy-two) disciples and gave them power over demons, the ability to heal the sick, and the authority to preach the kingdom of God.

Purpose: To spread the message of the Kingdom and prepare the way for Jesus' ministry in various towns and villages.8.

Mary, the Mother of Jesus (Luke 1:35)

Power Received: Mary received the power to conceive Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

Purpose: To bring the Savior, Jesus Christ, into the world.9.

The Apostle John (Revelation) (Revelation 1:9-20) Power Received: The Apostle John received visions and revelations while exiled on the island of Patmos, which he recorded in the Book of Revelation.

Purpose: To reveal future events concerning the end times and the ultimate victory of Christ.Each of these individuals received specific powers or gifts to fulfill their unique roles in the early Christian Church and in the broader narrative of the New Testament.