Sunday School: Jesus Makes a Promise

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When we meet together in person, we take time to share our joys and concerns. Consider your last week, and any prayer requests you might have. If you would like, you can share prayer requests as a comment on this post. When you are ready, use the prayer below (source) to get started. ​

Heavenly Father, thank You that You have not hidden the truth from us, but revealed it in Your Word. Thank You that I am part of that great cloud of Church-age believers who are witnesses to the truth of the glorious gospel of grace, which was started at Pentecost and which has spread to every nation and tribe, people, and language. Thank You that I have been born again by the power of the Holy Spirit and baptized into the Body of Christ, which had its beginning in that special room on that first day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was sent to be the permanent, indwelling Helper for all Christians. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

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Today's lesson is on Acts 1:1-11. 

The book of Acts, written by Luke, begins with a flashback. It is part two of his writings. The gospel of Luke is about Jesus and the book of Acts is about the church.  It may surprise you to know that Luke is a Gentile and wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else. His writings are very detailed and can be corroborated with historical details.  Although historians believe that the name Theophilus means anyone who loves God; we simply do not know.
 
Verse 8 is Luke’s version of the great commandment found in Matthew chapter 28.  “Go to the ends of the earth and be my witnesses.” Although these verses are different, they convey the same message and that message applies to Christians today. As modern disciples we respond differently.  Some of us become missionaries, others find fulfillment in supporting the missions of our church and the larger missions of the Synod or those of Louisville. What matters is that we walk the walk and talk the talk.  It matters that we are concerned for those who do not know Jesus.  Our love for others matters.  Our sacrifices will never be as great as Jesus, but our obedience and small attempts are pleasing God. ​

Prayer
Heavenly Father, may we be the generation that finally fulfills your desire to share our witness about your Son with all the people of the earth.  May your Holy Spirit give us strength and courage to work toward this goal.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen
 
Thought to Remember
The gospel must be spread NOW

Benediction
Today's benediction is from the New International Version.

Next week's lesson will be on Acts 2:1-8, 14-24, 37-40.