The Book of Acts - Seth Bourne

Some stories have a happy ending. Others have a sad ending. But the story of Jesus starts with a sad ending that turns happy and suddenly, we realize, isn’t ending at all. The good news continues to press on and give us power. Find out how as we look at Dr. Luke’s second volume, the book of Acts.Sermon Questions:1. When was the first time you remember encountering a sad ending (perhaps in a book or movie)? How did you react?2. Near the end of Luke we see Jesus’ followers sad because they thought the story ended with His death, but in Acts we see them excited to learn that His death was only the beginning! Have you ever encountered a plot twist in your life (something that suddenly changed for the better)? What was it and how did things change for you?3. Read Acts 1:8. Picture this as concentric circles: Jerusalem (those closest to you), Judea, Samaria & Ends of the earth (those furthest from you). If possible, draw 4 concentric circles and put the names of 4 people/peoples (one in each) that correspond to you. Example: Circle 1: a close friend (Jerusalem), Circle 2: a family member (Judea), Circle 3: a group of acquaintances or extended family (Samaria), Circle 4: A country or people group you’re praying for (Ends of the Earth).4. As Christians we have the same Holy Spirit that empowered the Apostles. He makes us courageous, able to rejoice in suffering and unstoppable (see last verse of Acts). How well are you tapping into this power from God?