1. Jesus is in charge – Lk.24:45-53; Mt.28:18-20; Acts1:8-11; 2:32-36 1. The events a. Jesus commissions his disciples – Mt.28:19,20; Acts 1:8 a. Jesus commissions his disciples – Mt.28:19,20; Acts 1:8 - announce repentance & forgiveness, & baptise Lk.24:47; Mt.28:19 - announce repentance & forgiveness, & baptise Lk.24:47; Mt.28:19 - teach believers to obey Jesus – Mt.28:20 - teach believers to obey Jesus – Mt.28:20 b. Jesus leaves them- Lk.24:50,51;Acts1:9 b. Jesus leaves them- Lk.24:50,51;Acts1:9 c. The Holy Spirit comes – Acts 2 c. The Holy Spirit comes – Acts 2

2. 2. Understanding these incredible events We need to see that:- a. Heaven & earth are close b. Earth is governed from heaven – Exodus, Daniel, Ps.2; Gen.50:20, Cross – Acts2:23; 3:17,18; 4:24-28 etc. c. Jesus has been put in charge – Ps.110:1 Acts2:33-36; Dan.7:13,14; Eph.1:19-22; Phil.2:9-11 d. The Church is empowered by Jesus – Mt.28:18; Acts1:8; 2:33

3. 3. The impact on us of these events a. Security in times of uncertainty – TRUST b. Comfort in times of suffering – PRAY Heb.4:14-16 Heb.4:14-16 c. Resources to live & serve – USE/OBEY - live as God’s people– 2Pet.1:2-4; Eph.1:3 - live as God’s people– 2Pet.1:2-4; Eph.1:3 - serve as witnesses to Christ – Acts1:8 - serve as witnesses to Christ – Acts1:8 d. The hope of glory – CONFIDENCE 1Cor.15:58 1Cor.15:58

4. Be eager to know Jesus Christ – Phil. 3:4-14 Family background EducationAchievementsReputationWealthPossessions JESUS – his person & work