1. 2019 Can I change? A look back to transform our look forward
The book of Acts: a history of change

2. Acts An Introduction

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

4. Acts 1:1-3

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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.