Sermon Notes
1. We are Armed with the Gospel Message.
The Incarnation of Christ (v.1)
The Cross of Christ (v.3a)
The Resurrection of Christ (v.3b)
The Ascension of Christ (v.9)
2. We are Commanded and Empowered to do His Mission.
The Indwelling of Christ’s Spirit (v.4b-5, 8)
The Return of Christ (v.10-11)
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Starter Question: Have you gone to a Mission’s trip? What are your fears or inhibitions to do missions or to reach out?
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Digging Deeper:
1. How did the apostles, disciples and the 1st century Christians face their fears and challenges?
2. Read Acts 1:1-11 and identify the verses that speak about the 6 Salvation Narrative Events our faith is based on.
3. Discuss what you learn from the The Incarnation of Christ (John 1:14; Philippians 2:5-8). How does this salvation event affect your life (past, present, and future)?
4. Discuss the Cross of Christ. How does this salvation event affect your life (past, present, and future)?
5. Discuss the Resurrection of Christ. How does this salvation event affect your life (past, present, and future)?
6. Discuss the Ascension of Christ (Acts 1:9; Hebrews 1:3; 8:1; 10:12; Romans 8:34). How does this salvation event affect your life (past, present, and future)?
7. Discuss the Indwelling of Christ’s Spirit (Acts 1:4b-5, 8; Acts 2). How does this salvation event affect your life (past, present, and future)?
8. What is Christ’s command to us? (Matthew 28:16-20)
9. Discuss the Return of Christ (Acts 1:10-11). How does this salvation event affect your life (past, present, and future)?
10. How can we face our fears and challenges in the 21st century? How can we be emboldened by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses for Christ in our generation?
Prayer:
Close your group with prayer. Pray for one another and for God’s help as you seek to live to be a witness of Christ (to do His mission) without fear.
Taking it Home:
God has given us a life-changing message of Jesus Christ the world needs. He also promised to be with us “to the very end of the age.” What do you think God is asking you to do in fulfilling His mission in your neighborhood and the world?