2019 Can I change? A look back to transform our look forward

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2019 Can I change? A look back to transform our look forward The book of Acts: a history of change

Acts An Introduction

Peter/Jews <> Paul/Gentiles Book of Acts Written by Luke No title 30-62 AD Peter/Jews <> Paul/Gentiles Record of history

Acts 1:1-3

We can trust the WRITTEN RECORD Luke 1:1-4 Other AUTHORS Explanation of METHODOLOGY RECIPIENT PURPOSE

We can trust Jesus Resurrected Evidence: PHYSICAL Evidence: RESURRECTION Evidence: IDENTITY

We can trust Jesus Resurrected Evidence: VISIBILITY Evidence: TIME Evidence: SALVATION

We can trust that Jesus will RETURN Jesus left FOR HEAVEN Jesus left the HOLY SPIRIT Jesus left the SAME TASK

Jesus can use us as WITNESSES Knowledge: Born again? Evidence: Spiritual Fruit? Understanding: Purpose?

We must visibly demonstrate to others that we are TRUE FOLLOWERS of the resurrected Jesus by allowing our lives to be VULNERABLE for the sake of accomplishing Jesus’ purpose through us.