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1 The Call to All Planet Earth (including you) (Part 1) Acts 1 Introduction: God s Agenda for Planet Earth An Amazing Love Story Genesis 1-2, Revelation The Great Divorce Genesis 3 God s Tsunami of Grace Genesis 3:21 Revelation 20 The Story of Redemption Genesis 3:21 OT The Pathway to Reconciliation NT Revelation 20 Israel The Church 1

2 The Call to All Planet Earth (including you) (Part 1) Acts 1 God s Agenda Then (1 st Century Christians) 1. His followers were to finish. Acts 1:1-5 what Jesus began to do and teach. 2. Their focus was to fulfill His global agenda, Acts 1:6-8 not their national/political interests. 3. Their assurance of success was the indwelling Holy Spirit Acts 1:9-11 and the certainty of Jesus return. 4. They responded in obedience to Jesus words and Acts 1:12-26 looked to Scripture for their marching orders. 2

3 The Call to All Planet Earth (including you) (Part 1) Acts 1 God s Agenda Now (21 st Century Christians) 1. Be confident in Jesus presence and purpose! Principle His Kingdom will come and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Matthew 6 Key Word = faith 2. Be clear on your calling! Principle Every believer is a full-time missionary bearing witness to Jesus supernatural life in them. Acts 1:8 Key Word = missional 3. Be dependent on the Holy Spirit! Principle Apart from Him you can do nothing. John 15 Key Word = prayer 4. Be obedient to today s truth from God! Principle If you respond to the light, you receive more; if you don t, even what you have will be taken away. Mark 4 Key Word = application Resource: Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds 3

4 The Call to All Planet Earth (including you) (Part 1) Acts 1 Discussion Questions: 1. How would you summarize God s agenda for planet earth? 2. To what role is every Christian called in fulfilling God s agenda? (Acts 1:8) 3. How would your lifestyle and world view shift if you daily saw yourself as a missionary in your home, neighborhood, and work/school? 4. List 2-3 people who don t know Christ personally that you could express His love to in some tangible way this week. Pray for them and ask God how you could encourage them or meet a need in their life. 4

5 The Birth of a Movement Planet Earth (including you) (Part 2) Acts 2 Introduction: Getting perspective then and now. Something to consider when you re waiting on God: To believe actively that our Heavenly Father constantly spreads around us providential circumstances that work for our present good and our everlasting well being brings to the soul a veritable benediction. Most of us go through life praying a little, planning a little, jockeying position, hoping but never being quite certain of anything, and always secretly afraid that we will miss the way. This is tragic waste of truth and never gives rest to the heart. There is a better way. It is to repudiate our own wisdom and take instead the infinite wisdom of God. The Knowledge of the Holy (p. 63) by A.W. Tozer The wisdom of God assures us that He will bring about the best possible ends, by the best possible means, for the most possible people, for the longest possible time. - God s plans are perfect! - God s timing is perfect! - God s methods are perfect! One of the primary purposes of how God birthed the church was to reveal the manifold wisdom of God in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 3:8-11 1

6 The Birth of a Movement Planet Earth (including you) (Part 2) Acts 2 How did Jesus birth His new Spiritual Body? 1. He sent the Holy Spirit. Acts 2: When? 2. How? 3. Why? The Lesson: God s timing and methods are wrought in perfect wisdom both then and now Romans 11:33 The Question: In what situation do you need to trust God s wisdom? 2. The Holy Spirit spoke through an uneducated Acts 2:14-36 failure the message of life. The Message 1. Explains what s happening Acts 2: Gives 4 proofs of the resurrection Acts 2:22-35 The historical reality of Jesus Acts 2:22 The Old Testament prediction of His resurrection Acts 2:25 The disciple s eye witness account Acts 2:32 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:33 3. Calls for a decision Acts 2:36 The Lesson: The power is in the message not the messenger. Romans 1:16 The Question: What s keeping you from sharing His message? 2

7 The Birth of a Movement Planet Earth (including you) (Part 2) Acts 2 3. The Holy Spirit implanted the (eternal) life of Jesus within Act 2:37-41 all who repented and believed Christ, as Lord and Messiah. The Result: The Church is born! Romans 8:9 How? The Spirit s baptism! 1 Corinthians 12:13 The Lesson: He that has the Son has life, 1 John 5:11-12 he that has not the Son of God does not have life. The Question: Do you have the Son? 4. Jesus spiritual body began doing what He did Act 2:42-47 when He walked the earth in His physical body. What did they do? Life, BIO How? The Spirit s filling! Ephesians 5:18-21 The Lesson: God s agenda for His people has not changed and Acts 1:8 His power is no less available today The Question: What s your God-sized dream for Christ s glory? 3

8 The Birth of a Movement Planet Earth (including you) (Part 2) Acts 2 Discussion Questions: 1. What new thing did you learn about the Holy Spirit? 2. What turned the fearful Peter into the bold apostle? Where do you struggle with being bold in your faith? 3. What is the difference between the baptism of Spirit and the filling of the Spirit? Why does knowing the difference matter? (see Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 5:18-21) 4. On a scale of 1 10, share with a friend or mentor your current successes and/or struggles with coming Before God daily... doing life In community weekly... being On mission 24/7 5. Do you have a God-sized dream? What is it? If not, continue to pray that God would reveal His design for your life. 4

9 Baby Steps that Change the World Planet Earth (including you) (Part 3) Acts 3 Introduction: How God Changes the World! I have a God-sized dream... It s humanly impossible! I can t shake it! It s the passion of my heart! What s your God-sized dream? Is it birthing deep inside you? Do you wonder where to begin? How does God turn the dreams He puts into our hearts into reality? 1

10 Baby Steps that Change the World Planet Earth (including you) (Part 3) Acts 3 Baby Steps that change the world: 1. Draw near to God. Acts 3:1-2 Remember It s faithfulness in the ordinary that prepares us for the extraordinary. Luke 16:10 2. Look through Jesus eyes. Acts 3:3-5 Remember Never assume the way it is is the way it s got to be... Ephesians 3:20 3. Act on your good impulses. Acts 3:6-10 Remember God daily prepares divine appointments for you to be the answer Matthew 5:16 to someone s prayer. 2

11 Baby Steps that Change the World Planet Earth (including you) (Part 3) Acts 3 4. Give God the glory. Acts 3:11-13 Remember The world has yet to see the extent of what God will do through someone who does not care who gets the credit. Luke 1:37 5. Boldly share the Good News. Acts 3:14-26 Remember How will they know if we do not tell them; and if not you, then who; if not now, when? Romans 10:14 6. Expect a positive response. Acts 3:4:1-4 Remember A student is not above his teacher; the gospel always brings both power and persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12 3

12 Baby Steps that Change the World Planet Earth (including you) (Part 3) Acts 3 Discussion Questions: 1. Where were Peter and John going when God orchestrated the supernatural healing of the beggar? What might be some implications for us? You personally? 2. What was the result of this act of kindness and the miracle? How did this good work confirm the message of Peter? 3. How might you look through Jesus eyes this week in the routine issues at home? Work? School? (Hint: Meet a need) 4. List 3 people you care about who need to hear the message of life that Peter shared in chapter 3. How could you be a part of God s plans to share that with them? A letter? Phone call? Meeting? CD? Meal? 5. What secret fear keeps you from boldly sharing your hope in Jesus Christ? What baby step will you take this week to address that fear in the power of the Holy Spirit? 4

13 Learning to Walk in the Power of God Planet Earth (including you) (Part 4) Acts 4 Introduction: Review Baby Steps that change the world Draw near to God. Acts 3:1-2 See through Jesus eyes. Acts 3:3-5 Act on your good impulses. Acts 3:6-10 Give God the credit. Acts 3:11-13 Boldly share the Good News. Acts 3:14-26 Expect a polarized response. Acts 4:1-6 1

14 Learning to Walk in the Power of God Planet Earth (including you) (Part 4) Acts 4 From Baby Steps to Walking in the power of God: 4 Lessons from Acts 4 Lesson #1 Fear Not! The Holy Spirit will speak through you! Acts 4:5-12 Jesus Promise: 12 "But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of My name. 13 This will result in your being witnesses to them. 14 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. Luke 21:12-15 (NIV) Lesson #2 Fear Not! The Holy Spirit will protect you! Acts 4:13-22 Jesus Promise: "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (NIV) 2

15 Learning to Walk in the Power of God Planet Earth (including you) (Part 4) Acts 4 Lesson #3 Fear Not! The Holy Spirit will empower you! Acts 4:23-32 Jesus Promise: You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit-- fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in My name. John 15:16 (NIV) Lesson #4 Fear Not! The Holy Spirit will supply all your needs! Acts 4:33-36 Jesus Promise: But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 (NIV) 3

16 Learning to Walk in the Power of God Planet Earth (including you) (Part 4) Acts 4 Discussion Questions: 1. What was most encouraging about this message for you? Why? 2. Which of the four fears discussed limits your impact for Christ the most? Why? 3. What is the relationship between the promises Jesus gave to His disciples (and us) and the Holy Spirit s work in our lives? 4. What specific relationship or opportunity to extend Jesus love and message do you feel prompted to pursue? Who might pray with you this week as you trust the Holy Spirit to empower you? 4

17 Planet Earth (including you) (Part 5) God s Work in Our Lives Acts 5 Grace Stoppers! Two Things that Destroy Introduction: Where did all the power go? The church in Acts is powerful! The church in Acts is bold! The church in Acts is generous! The church in Acts is loving! The church in Acts healed the broken-hearted, the outcast, the poor, and the rejected. The church in Acts grew daily! The church in Acts expected and saw the miraculous. The Questions: What happened? What thwarts God s unstoppable grace in our lives? The Answer: Acts Chapter 5 1

18 Planet Earth (including you) (Part 5) God s Work in Our Lives Acts 5 Grace Stoppers! Two Things that Destroy Jesus newborn Church comes under attack! Attack From Within - The Story: Acts 5:1-10 The Temptation: To pretend/pose The Judgment: Acts 5:5, 10 The Reason: hypocrisy kills the authenticity of the message and the credibility of the messenger. The Result: Great fear and great regard! Acts 5:

19 Planet Earth (including you) (Part 5) God s Work in Our Lives Acts 5 Grace Stoppers! Two Things that Destroy Attack From Without - The Story: Acts 5:17-33 The Temptation: To compromise. The Judgment: Acts 5:34-40 The Reason: Courage in the face of persecution authenticates the validity of the message and the credibility of the messenger. The Result: Great power and joy! Acts 5:

20 Planet Earth (including you) (Part 5) God s Work in Our Lives Acts 5 Grace Stoppers! Two Things that Destroy Discussion Questions: 1. How has hypocrisy in the church negatively impacted your life and spiritual journey? Who tempted Ananias and Sapphira to appear generous instead of being generous? 2. When and where are you most tempted to pose? What s the difference between being authentic and having to be perfect? 3. How does the fear of what other people think impact your willingness to be bold in your passion for Christ? Read Romans 1:16 and discuss the implications. 4. What might be a baby step God would have you take to become more authentic? Courageous? 5. Do you believe God s power is as available today as it was in the early church? Why or why not? What are the conditions for God s power to flow through us? 4

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