“Amazing news that must be told” – Lk.24:36-53; Acts 1:1-11.

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“Amazing news that must be told” – Lk.24:36-53; Acts 1:1-11

Luke’s Gospel - review 1. Luke records historical events – 1:1-5; 2:1,2; 3:1,2 2. Luke shows Jesus as the Saviour of the world:- a. All groups of people – Vol.1 Luke b. All nations – Vol.2 Acts 3. Luke highlights the importance in Jesus’ work of:- a. The Spirit b. Prayer

1. The incredible truth – Jesus is alive v a. The disciples were fearful – v.36,37 b. They are slow to believe – v.41; Mt.28:17; Mk.16:8 c. Jesus makes it clear – he is alive - he was crucified – v.39,40 - he has a real body – v he is patient with them – Acts 1:3

2. The Good News of Jesus – v a. The Saviour promised – v.44,45 - before creation – 1 Pet.1:20 - announced at the “Fall” – Gen.3:15 - prepared for in the O.T. – Gen.12:3; Lk.24:44,45

b. Salvation achieved – v The Cross – v.26,46 The Cross deals with 2 irreconcilables:- a. Human sinfulness b. God’s hatred of sin & love of humans WRATH & MERCY meet JUSTICE & GRACE kiss 2. The Resurrection – v.26,46 The resurrection is the great confirmation of the achievement of the Cross This wonderful news must go to all nations – v.47

3. Declaring the Good News – v How can people hear? – through being witnesses – v.48 a. Where we are b. What the Church is doing c. As we pray

Declaring the Good News – our resources a. Empowering of the Spirit – v.49; Acts1:8 b. It is King Jesus who sends us – the ascended Jesus:- - rules as King - Revelation - represents us – Hebrews We are his ambassadors

4. Vital challenge a. Don’t neglect such great salvation b. The Church – an embassy of Heaven  Lives that reflect the King & his Gospel  Carry out the instructions – “Go and make disciples of all nations” c. Individual Christian  How can I be an active witness to Jesus?  How can I encourage the work of the “embassy”?