1. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. You Are Witnesses Lesson 8

2. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Are You a Gospel Salesperson? “What enthusiasm or conviction do others see in the average Christian for the gospel message?”

3. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline Introduction A. Acknowledging the Ascension B. Lesson Background

4. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline I. Enlightened Now (Luke 24:44-48) A. Remember Scripture (vv. 44, 45) B. Remember Jesus (vv. 46, 47) C. Remember Responsibility (v. 48)

5. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Why Are We Here? After reading this account of some of Jesus’ last words on earth, what do you see as your Christian purpose in life?

6. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Why Are We Here? How is our purpose the same as and different from the purpose of Jesus’ original disciples?

7. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Why Are We Here? What is it about today’s text that helps you the most in fulfilling your purpose for Christian witness?

8. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. What is a Witness? A person who makes an “attestation of a fact or event.” A “public affirmation by word or example of... conviction.”

9. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. What is a Witness? What is the witness that all Christians have in common?

10. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. What is a Witness? What variations to this witness are allowable?

11. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved.

12. Let’s Talk It Over Why do we sometimes fail to understand the teaching of Scripture? What roadblocks need removing in this regard? How do we do that?

13. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Let’s Talk It Over How are you doing as a witness for Christ? How can you make your life a stronger testimony?

14. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline II. Empowered Later (Luke 24:49-53) A. Promise and Instruction (v. 49) B. Blessing and Ascension (vv. 50, 51) C. Worship and Praise (vv. 52, 53)

15. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Let’s Talk It Over Why do you think God requires us at times to wait? Why do we find this hard to do? What happens if we “jump the gun”?

16. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Let’s Talk It Over In what ways has the ascended Lord blessed you? How can you use these blessings to bless others as you serve as His witness?

17. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Let’s Talk It Over How is your joy in Christ? How well are you expressing that joy?

18. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Your Personal Testimony 1.You are convinced regarding the facts of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. 2.Jesus has made an impact on your life in profound ways.

19. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline Conclusion A. Celebrating Jesus’ Ascension B. Prayer C. Thought to Remember

20. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Thought to Remember Bear witness to Christ’s ascension.