1. Compare Luke 1:1-4 with Acts 1:1-3. What specific encouragement does Luke offer Theophilus so that he might have greater confidence?
2. Read Luke 24:46-47. How is Acts 1:8 a bridge between the narrative of the Gospel of Luke and what follows in Acts?
3. Why is Jesus’ introduction, “This is what is written…” (Luke 24:46) significant? (See also Luke 4:4; 4:8; 4:10;19:46; 21:22; 22:37)
4. What is the promise Jesus gives His disciples in Acts 1:5, 8? (See also Matthew 3:11; John 1:33; 14:16-18 and 16:7)
5. What image comes to mind when you think of “witnessing” for Jesus? How does the definition of witness fit with that image?
6. Do you consider yourself as having the “gift of evangelism”? (Ephesians 4:11)
7. How has the life, death and resurrection of Jesus changed your life? Who do you know that needs to hear your story?
8. How will the mission given by Jesus in Acts 1:8 affect your prayer life? your family life? your generosity? your priorities?
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