Going Viral with the Good News

Acts 1:1-11
 
Jesus commands and empowers us to be His witnesses.
 
3 convictions to help us go viral with the good news:
I. The ___________ of Jesus’ resurrection, 1:1-3.  
   A. He convincingly presented himself alive after His suffering:      
       1. He _______________ to many, Luke 24:36.

       2. The disciple’s ___________ Him, Luke 24:39-40.

       3. The disciple’s  ________ with Him, Lk .24:41-43; Ac.10:41.

       4. He appeared to them over a 40-day period,           Acts 13:30-31. 
 
II. The __________ of the Holy Spirit, 1:4-8.   
    A. The promise of the Holy Spirit, Luke 3:16; John 16:7.

    B. The power of the Holy Spirit, Acts 1:8.   
          
    C. The scope of the Holy Spirit’s witness through us:        
         local, regional, and global. 
 
III. The ____________ of Jesus’ return, 1:9-11.
     A. Jesus’ ascension, Luke 22:69
  
     B. Jesus’ return, Luke 21:27
​Application: Who are you reaching?
1. Reach up in prayer
2. Reach out in relationship 
3. Reach in with the gospel