LIFE ON LIFE · Following Jesus Together · CALL: Celebrate · Accountability · Learn It · Live It

We are witnesses, people who simply tell what they've seen. This week we learn and practice a simple way to share the good news.

Key verse · Acts 1:8 (NIV): You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

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Celebrate (≈10 min)

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Begin by naming the vision out loud: this is a space to follow Jesus together, enjoying and obeying him, and helping others do the same.

• Where did you see God at work this week? What are you thankful for?
• Share one moment of joy, answered prayer, or grace since we last met.

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Accountability (≈10 min)

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Lovingly check in on how we are living what we are learning: following Jesus and inviting others toward him.

• How has God's Word been shaping you since last week? Did you follow through on what you sensed God asking?
• Who are you praying for and inviting toward Jesus? What was a step forward, or a struggle?

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Learn It (≈20 min)

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Discovery Bible Study: Acts 1:1–9.

Read together — Acts 1:1-9 (NIV):

Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven

1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.