June 1, 2025

Ascension – Acts 1:1-11 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Jesus is lifted up to heaven so that you can get down to business on earth.

Acts 1:1-11

  • Summary of Luke (vv. 1-3)
  • Command of Jesus (vv. 4-8)
  • Ascension of Jesus (vv. 9-11)

Disciples are equipped:

  • What?: Power
  • Who?: Holy Spirit
  • Where?: Everywhere

Announcements

⛪️ Please pray for the Deacon Nominating Committee that includes Elder Howard Huang, Ginger Wu, Denise Huang, Evangeline Liu-Killian, and Rev. Justin Young.

🏮 Mandarin Melodies & Masterpieces 《童韻藝彩》 takes place the first four Sunday afternoons in June from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Celebrate the harmony of language and art through songs, crafts, and cultural exploration in this Mandarin summer camp for ages 4 to 12.

🏅 Join others in playing sports at Forest Dale Elementary on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during Team Time Tuesday. Join the Discord to stay updated.

⛺️ In lieu of a short-term mission trip this year, we're offering a Summer Camp from Tuesday, July 29, to Friday, August 1. This day camp will help youth take the next step in following Jesus and develop leadership skills. We need a minimum of 10 youth in order to offer this, so please learn more and register before June 15. (There's also a 20% discount prior to June 15. 😉)

⛪️ The Midwest Chinese Christians Association (MCCA) Summer Retreat registration is now open. This retreat has programs for all ages! Online registration closes on June 22.

🌎 Missions spotlight features David Hsieh.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • June 2 - Psalm 104, Job 1
  • June 3 - Psalm 105, Job 2
  • June 4 - Psalm 106, Job 3
  • June 5 - Psalm 107, Job 4
  • June 6 - Psalm 108, Job 5

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Name three of the most powerful organizations ever. What made them powerful?
  2. Read Acts 1:1-11. What key themes does Luke highlight? Why are they important?
  3. Do you find the ascension difficult to believe? Why or why not? What is lost if either (a) Jesus did not ascend or (b) we downplay the ascension?
  4. Read Ephesians 1:15-23. What four realities is Paul praying the Ephesians know in vv. 17-19? How does Paul describe the power in vv. 19-23?
  5. In Acts 1:8, through Whom does this power come, and for what purpose is this power?
  6. Do you feel equipped for ministry? Why or why not?
  7. What types of ministry is the Holy Spirit equipping you for in this season of life?

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