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I. Introduction
As we continue our mini series dubbed “Prep for Action” we need to be reminded about how the Lord wants us to carry out the Great Commission.
Jesus did not leave us as orphans, but sent the promise of His Father upon the original disciples and still does so for all current disciples of Christ.
In sharing our faith, preaching the gospel to the nations, we have been divinely empowered to join Christ’s mission.
Lets see how in Acts 1:1-9.
II.
Jesus prepares His disciples for His ascension (Acts 1:1-5)
A. Jesus gave the apostles commands through the Holy Spirit.
B. Jesus presented Himself alive to them after his passion.
1. many proofs
2. during 40 days
3. spoke about the kingdom of God
C. Jesus ordered the apostles to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father which He had told them of.
D. Jesus announces the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
III.
The disciples ask Jesus about the kingdom (Acts 1:6-7)
IV.
Jesus announces a new ministry of the Holy Spirit.
(Acts 1:8)
A. You will receive power.
BDAG definition of ‘power’: potential for functioning in some way, power, might, strength, force, capability
Question: “The apostles were promised the Spirit, but what about the church now”?
B. You will be my witnesses.
BDAG Definition of ‘witness’: one who affirms or attests; In the sense of bearing a divine message, of Jesus’ disciples as the witnesses of his life, death, and resurrection.
1. Jerusalem
2. Judea
3. Samaria
4. the end of the earth
V. Jesus ascends back to Heaven.
(Acts 1:9)
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