An old vision for a new year

Context: Where does this fit in the Big Picture of God's Glory?

Acts: second narrative of Luke; we’re starting after the Resurrection and before the ascension

Jesus has died, risen, and is about to ascend.

somewhere between 27 and 33 AD. Seriously. We’re not entirely sure, but 27 seems like the best fit.

GKC on what’s wrong with the world/what’s wrong with the church?

Overview: What's going on here?

Acts 1:1–3 CSB

I wrote the first narrative, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up, after he had given instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After he had suffered, he also presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

Luke is explaining why he is writing this book.

Reflection: Why does this matter?

What the Church does matters in the Kingdom of God.

Therefore, what YOU do matters in the Kingdom of God.

Expectations: What do we do about it?

Jesus has already done all the work for you to enter the Kingdom.

Why do you reject Him?

If what you do matters in the Kingdom of God…what are you doing?

Serving?

Telling the story of Jesus?

Deliberately living for Jesus in all parts of your personal life.

If what the Church does matters in the Kingdom of God...

Where are we serving? In our community, in our state, in our world?

Where are we spending our money?