Acts 1-2
Aim: To see the effect the early believers' conviction about Jesus, and the empowering of the Holy Spirit, had on their lives and mission.
Intro: Two profound events had a life changing impact on the disciples. The resurrection of Jesus and the coming of the Promised Holy Spirit.
1. Jesus Revealed:
- Alive and Resurrected! - Acts 1:3Acts 2:24
- A Real Man Humanity - Jesus of Nazareth, A Man - Acts 2:22
- The Miracle Worker Acts 2:22
- Lord & Christ Acts 2:36
- The Holy One & Just Acts 3:14
- The Author of Life Acts 3:15
2. Holy Spirit poured out:
- For empowering
- Planting Jesus ways in the hearts of the believers
- Bringing vision. Vision of what?
3. As the reality of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit were planted into the seedbed of this community, what grew?
Acts 2:42-45 - underwent a heart change:
4.What was the fruit?
The Lord added to their number daily!
Response and Application on Sunday
Pray in small groups for:
- a new encounter with Jesus and His Spirit this week
- for these values to become our values
Cell Application
Worship
Continue on the theme of Jesus - talk about him and what Acts reveals about him.
Word
Look again at the Acts 2:42-47 snap shot of the early believers life together.
Discuss the motivating values behind the actions.
What challenges you out of this?
How can our cell take on these values more effectively?
Witness
Pray Acts 2:47 that God would add Daily - pray for friends | 