30/09/2026
Last Sunday, we continued our study in the book of Acts.
We looked at how Acts is the continuation of the work of Jesus Christ. Luke begins by saying:
โIn the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach.โ โ Acts 1:1
The word โbeganโ is important. The Gospel of Luke records what Jesus began to do and teach, and it was only the beginning. The story continues.
Jesus said, โI will build my church.โ It is Christ Himself who builds His church, and the book of Acts shows us how the risen Christ continued His work through His chosen people and by the power of the Holy Spirit.
And the wonderful thing is that the story continues even today.
Christ is still building His church.
People are still being saved. Disciples are still being made. The gospel is still being proclaimed.
And by His grace, you and I get to be part of it.
We can invest our lives in what Christ is building.
We can share the gospel with a family member, an officemate, or a neighbor.
We can make disciples of our children and young believers.
We can serve the church with whatever gifts the Lord has given us.
We can invest in peopleโgiving our time, attention, encouragement, and the truth of God's Word to help them know and follow Christ better.
We can give our time, gifts, and resources for the advancement of the gospel.
The work of redemption is finished. But the work of proclaiming that redemption continues.
Christ is still building His church.
And what a privilege it is taht we get to be part of that story.
