The Grand Story of Scripture | Session 11: Kingdom Coming — The Kingdom is Delayed & Heralded (Acts)

In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives His disciples a mission that will change history: “You will be my witnesses … to the ends of the earth.” In this episode of The Grand Story of Scripture, Pastor Mace Perez explores how the risen and ascended King commissions His people to proclaim and embody the good news wherever they go. Acts isn’t merely church history—it’s the next chapter of God’s Kingdom storyline. After the King is rejected in the Gospels, He rises, reigns, and sends His Spirit. What Jesus began, the Spirit continues through His church. Along the way, we watch God overturn persecution, imprisonment, human opposition, and even failure in order to bring the gospel to the nations and advance His Kingdom. In this episode: • Why Acts is part two of Luke’s gospel project • What Jesus meant in Acts 1:8 • How Pentecost marks the inauguration of the New Covenant • Why persecution becomes mission fuel • How the gospel crosses every boundary—from Jerusalem to Rome If this episode helps you, please follow the podcast and consider leaving a rating or review. Join us in person each Sunday: • 9:30 AM — Discipleship Classes • 10:30 AM — Worship Gathering 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 For more information about The Journey Church Houston, visit us online and connect with us! www.thejourneyhouston.org