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In the Waiting Room Acts 1: Lesson 1 January 4

Remember that time … For what reasons have you been in a waiting room? What thoughts go through people’s minds when they are in a wating room? The apostles had a similar waiting experience in Acts, Chapter 1 – Jesus about to leave them and tells them to wait for certain things – Today we consider how God calls us to wait patiently to see the Lord’s promises fulfilled

Listen for mention of Dr. Luke’s first book. Acts 1:1-3 (NIV) 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.

Listen for mention of Dr. Luke’s first book. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men 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.

Forty Days with Jesus What was Dr. Luke’s first book about? After His resurrection, how did Jesus spend His time with the apostles? During these forty days how do you think the disciples felt about this time with Jesus? They had trouble believing a visible, audible, even tangible Jesus. How do we feel about Jesus’ instructions without literally seeing and hearing Jesus?

Listen for Thomas’ response. John 20:27-29 (NIV) Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe. 28 Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" 29 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

Believing Jesus Today Jesus promised a blessing for those who believe without seeing. What other reasons do we have to believe, even though we have not seen Jesus “in the flesh”? Consider Jesus’ response to Peter Matthew 16:16-17 (NIV) Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven.

Believing Jesus Today What about Peter … how did he know to believe? Notice Jesus also blessed and praised him for his faith. If God praises faith like this, what should we do with our worries and doubts? When we do take these petitions to God in prayer, why do we struggle in prayer?

Believing Jesus Today What sometimes makes us feel like our prayers are bouncing back off the ceiling, not even leaving the room? Why do we pray more when we face trouble and feel helpless, then pray less when we are comfortable and safe?  How foolish … we should depend on God all the time … in trouble or in comfort … realizing our own helplessness in either case

Listen for Jesus’ command. Acts 1:4-5 (NIV) 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."

Waiting for God What command did Jesus give the disciples? What was the promise He gave them? Why do you think Jesus used the term “baptized” to describe a spiritual experience? God’s Holy Spirit indwelling believers is the means by which … We live a victorious Christian life We live a victorious Christian life Believers are empowered to serve God Believers are empowered to serve God Believers receive God’s guidance Believers receive God’s guidance Believers receive Spiritual gifts Believers receive Spiritual gifts

Listen for a great promise. Acts 1:6-8 (NIV) So when they met together, they 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."

Power Promised Jesus side stepped the question about the “kingdom”. Instead of answering their question, what further promise did He make? That promise has been fulfilled!!!! There are Christian churches in Chile, South America, on the opposite side of the earth from Jerusalem (the “ends of the earth”)

Power Promised Jesus often requires us to wait for His working … Why are we impatient to wait for God? Why is it foolish to be impatient with God?

Application Read Bible stories to children and grandchildren that focus on the power of God – Remind children God worked mightily in response to the prayers of a man of God. – A Mighty God will work through even the smallest of human prayers.

Application Talk with teens about unanswered prayers – Listen to their frustration and encourage them if they feel they have asked God for something, and have received no answer – God will do anything that brings Him glory – God is better than any earthly father and will only give good gifts to His children

Application We all need patience in prayer, – Patience comes when we trust the One who has made the promises, – Know that all of the promises from Him are for our good, and never our harm.

In the Waiting Room Acts 1: Lesson 1 January 4