2012 OCTOBER WEEK THREE LESSON

Study 2: You are My Witness

Main Text: Acts 1:4-9

Memory Verse: Acts 1:8

Introduction

Jesus, after his resurrection revealed himself to his disciples in various ways. He gave them his last command which is also called the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:46-48, John 20:21). However, in the Acts Commission, Jesus used the words, “and you shall be my witnesses”. What does it mean to be a witness? What resource did Jesus promise for his “witnesses”? This lesson will reveal the answers.

Discussion Question

1.       From the question the Disciples asked in verse 6, what do you think they were expecting from following Jesus?

2.       In your view, why do people come to Jesus?

3.      How does Jesus answer in verse 7, help to correct people’s expectation from God?

4.      In verse 8, the disciples are to receive power, what is the purpose of the power?

5.      What is the evidence of this power? Acts 2:4

6.      Have you received this power? Are you using it for the purpose for which it was given?

7.      What does it mean to be a witness to Jesus Christ?

Conclusion

To be a witness may be likened to Jesus being on trial again and you, as a disciple are been called to defend him.  Would you speak or keep silence. Your silence may be an indication that you are part of the prosecution. Any time, you refuse to speak to  persons whom the Lord bring your way, or you apologize and contradict yourself. As a Pentecostal, you have what it takes to be a witness to the Lord. Please do not disappoint him.