Sunday, April 7, 2024

Sabbath. Study. Serve.

 Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 


Scripture of the Week: Acts 1: 1-11


From the Sermon:


The heart of our faith is Jesus Christ _________  and _____________.


But we do not just claim Jesus crucified and resurrected, we also proclaim that __________________.


For the first disciples, Jesus gave them very clear ___________ - stay in Jerusalem and wait for the gift that has been promised to you - the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 


Sometime people have the words to describe Jesus as Lord but they haven’t _________________________.


The disciples were living _______________ time.


We proclaim that Jesus as Lord lives on in the church through the _____________________________________.




Reflection Questions:


How do you think the disciples received this news that Jesus was to ascend to heaven? 


How are the disciples caught up in their own limited expectations and understanding?


What prevents you from following Jesus as Lord?



Prayer:


Jesus, help us to not just say that you are Lord but to truly follow you as Lord, we pray. Amen.