06/11/2026
Summary
This Bible study focuses on the Great Commission found in Acts 1:8, emphasizing that Jesus has no other plan for spreading the Gospel except through His followers. The pastor uses a fictitious story about Jesus and angels to illustrate that the responsibility of evangelism rests on believers today, just as it did with the original apostles. The message encourages Christians to start witnessing at home - with family, neighbors, and coworkers - before expanding outward. Rather than focusing immediately on complex doctrine, the sermon suggests beginning conversations by simply sharing what Jesus did (His miracles and actions) and what He taught (love, forgiveness, putting God's kingdom first). The pastor emphasizes that every believer should be able to look around their congregation and see someone they helped bring to Christ, making evangelism a personal challenge and responsibility.
Ice Breaker
What's something you love to brag about - whether it's your family, a hobby, your favorite sports team, or maybe even your favorite restaurant? What makes you so excited to tell others about it?
Key Verses
1. Acts 1:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
2. Acts 1:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
3. Acts 1:4-5 New King James Version (NKJV)
4. Matthew 6:33 New King James Version (NKJV)
Questions
1. According to the fictitious story, what was Jesus' only plan for spreading the Gospel to the world? How does this make you feel about your role as a Christian?
2. The minister mentioned that Jesus spent 40 days with the apostles after His resurrection giving final instructions. Why do you think preparation and practice are important before we engage in ministry or witnessing?
3. The Bible study suggests we should talk about 'what Jesus did and what He taught' when witnessing to others. What are some specific miracles or teachings of Jesus that you find most compelling to share?
4. The minister challenged the congregation to look around and see someone they helped bring to Christ. How does this challenge make you feel, and what steps might you take to meet this challenge?
5. When witnessing to family members, neighbors, or coworkers, what are some of the biggest obstacles or fears you face? How might starting with simple conversations about Jesus help overcome these barriers?
Key Takeaways
1. Jesus has no other plan for spreading the Gospel except through His followers - the responsibility of evangelism rests on every Christian today.
2. Witnessing should start at home with family, neighbors, and coworkers before expanding to strangers and distant places.
3. Begin evangelistic conversations by sharing what Jesus did (His miracles) and what He taught (love, forgiveness, kingdom principles) rather than jumping into complex doctrine.
4. Every Christian should challenge themselves to be able to look around their congregation and see someone they helped bring to Christ.
5. Like the apostles who needed 40 days of preparation after Jesus' resurrection, we need to prepare and practice before engaging in ministry and witnessing.
