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A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Intro to Acts: Jesus Ascends
Acts 1:1-11
Main Point: Because Jesus ascended we can live in the power of the Promised Spirit and witness to His resurrection!

1. Jesus’ ascension marked the completion and acceptance by God of Jesus’ work of redemption. John 4:34; 6:38
> Hebrews 1:3b ‘After He provided purification for sins, He sent down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.’

*Jesus’ finished work has brought us forgiveness and redemption. > Romans 3:24-25
>This is why Luke records Peter’s words in Acts 4:12…

2. The ascension inaugurated the giving of the promised Spirit. verse 4. Jesus taught John 14:16-20; 16:7
> *So important Jesus tells them to wait for the Spirit.
What does the Spirit do? Let’s look at scriptures of the promise – Ezekiel 36:24-27; Jeremiah 31:33

*This is the transforming of our minds and hearts we need for holy living and empowered witness!

3. Jesus ascension marked the return of the Lord Jesus to the Father – to the Glory He had before with the Father.

*Glory = full of honor, praise, worship
John 14:28; 16:5; 17:4-5

*We are to look forward to His return, but be focused on the
mission He’s given us!

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A message from the series “Luke.” Repentance: What is it?
Luke 24:44-53
Main Point:
Jesus calls us to share the message of repentance for the forgive of sins to all people through the power of the Spirit.

Repentance: What is it?
1. Repentance = ‘Change of mind, thinking/belief/conviction’ meaning – a reversal of what one is thinking, and doing as the outcome of that thinking. (verse 47)

So what does Repentance here mean? Turn from unbelief, belief in self, or anything else – turn to faith in Jesus Christ
*Essential element in repentance – turn away from ‘self’ control to ‘Christ’ control!

I will live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ! (Gal. 2:20)
>This is the prelude to forgiveness of sins. Isaiah 30:15

2. What follows forgiveness of sins > the call to be witnesses and share this message of repentance. (Verse 48)
Ezekiel 36:24-27 > Jeremiah 31:33

We are called to rightly represent Him! Genesis 17:1
Exodus 19:5 Settle it!

3. Repentance is ongoing! Revelation 2:4-5

Ephesians 5:18

*Repentance is the path that brings forgiveness, and it is the path that brings empowerment. It is the beginning and
continuation of this walk!

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A message from the series “Luke.” Repentance: What is it?
Luke 24:44-53

Main Point:
Jesus calls us to share the message of repentance for the forgive of sins to all people through the power of the Spirit.

Repentance: What is it?
1. Repentance = ‘Change of mind, thinking/belief/conviction’ meaning – a reversal of what one is thinking, and doing as the outcome of that thinking. (verse 47)

So what does Repentance here mean? Turn from unbelief
*Essential element in repentance – Turn away from self control to Christ control! I will live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ! (Gal. 2:20
>This is the prelude to forgiveness of sins.Without repentance

Acts 2:38 Peter Repent and be Baptized…
Acts 17:30 ’…Now He commands people everywhere to repent.’

*Part of the Gospel/Good news is God Grants repentance!
Acts 11:18 II Timothy 2:25 Romans 2:4 He never forces us!

2. What follows forgiveness of sins – the call to be witnesses and share this message of repentance. Verse 48

Ezekiel 36:24-27 > Jeremiah 31:33

3. Repentance is ongoing! Revelation 3:4-5

*Repentance is the path that brings forgiveness, and it is the path that brings empowerment. It is the beginning of this walk.

Ephesians 5:18

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A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Jesus Opens Our Minds!
Luke 24:44-53

Main Point: Jesus will open your mind to Spiritual Truth of who He is and what He has done!

Another example – Matthew 16:13-17

v.44 = The Law, Prophets, Psalms = the whole of the old covenant scriptures.

1. v.45 The disciples did not understand the plan of salvation

The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing… I Corinthians 1:18-19

This helps us with our evangelism > The Lord Jesus Christ is the Messiah, who suffered and died for our sins, and rose from the dead.

2. v.46 The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead…
We would think of: Dt 18:15 (quoted by Peter in Acts 3:22)

Psalm 22:1 ‘My God, my God why have you forsaken me?’ Jesus cries this out on the cross Matthew 27:46

Psalm 16:10 ‘Because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your holy one see decay.’

Isaiah 53:4-11 ‘Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering… He was pierced for our transgressions…

3. v.47 ‘Repentance for the forgiveness of sins…’

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” A Decision or a Disciple?
Matthew 28:16-20

Main Point:
The Risen Jesus’ last command is our commission: He commands us to be and make disciples of Him until the end of the age.

‘Make Disciples’ = to make into a disciple, a learner – a disciple was one who committed his life to a teacher to follow and learn. (not decisions!)

Are you a disciple? Are you being a disciple?
It begins with committing your life to Christ! But then it is a lifetime of following, learning, growing and obeying!

Acts 17:24-31 God commands that we repent & put our faith in Jesus Christ!

1. We are to make disciples: in our ‘going’… verse 19a
> a lifestyle of sharing the good news of Jesus!

2. By ‘Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’
*We have to first be this! verse 20

-Be baptized v.19; Acts 2:28-39 We are having a baptism today!
-Repent – from those things we know are wrong! Matt 4:17
>live a Christ-honoring life thru the power of the Spirit!
-Love – Love God and love one another! Matt 22:27-40

How are you involved in making disciples? Can be simple – a phone call, word of encouragement, to meeting with someone to help them in their journey!

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