Key Truth: The ascended Lord Jesus is present with His church through the Holy Spirit so that we might have power for obedience and look eagerly for His return.

The Risen Lord Jesus Speaks about the Kingdom

Acts 1:1-5: 

What are some good things that you hope to see happen in your life? What do you long for in this world?

The Risen Lord Jesus Gives the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:6-8: 

What causes you to feel powerless and overwhelmed? Whom do you to to for help?

The Risen Lord Jesus Will Come Again

Acts 1:9-11: 

What causes you to remember that the risen Lord Jesus is coming again? What do you most look forward to about His return?

Acts 1:1-11 teaches us that:

- The Risen Lord Jesus has given us His Spirit to enable us to believe what He has spoken

- The Risen Lord Jesus has given us His Spirit to empower us to witness of Him to the world

- The Risen Lord Jesus will someday return in glory

Benediction:

1 Corinthians 15:50-58