“Jesus’ Mission”

Acts 1:1-11

These questions are based on Acts 1:1-11 and the sermon preached on 4/27/25 at Crossroads Church in Turlock, CA.

Please don’t feel the need to get through all the questions. The goal is not to get through all of them, but rather to have a meaningful time of discussion and encouragement.

Read Acts 1:1-11

1.    What stood out to you from the sermon or any of the Bible passages from Sunday?

2.    Read vs.1-3. Luke is implying that Jesus’ mission is being continued through his Church by using the word “began” in vs.1. Do you think of the mission of the Church as the continuation of the mission of Jesus? Does that help you to understand what you are here to do as a Christian? Why or Why not?

3.    Read John 14:12. What does this mean for Christ followers today? How should this promise from Jesus encourage us?

4.    Read vs.4-5, 8. How essential is the Holy Spirit to the mission of the Church? What can we do to ensure we are doing ministry in the power of the Spirit? What are ways we try to accomplish the mission in our own strength?

5.    Read vs.6-7. It’s clear from these verses and others in the New Testament that the Disciples were confused about the importance of Politics and End Times Theories. Why do these two topics have the potential to distract the Church from Jesus’ Mission? How do they distract the Church today?

6.    Read vs.9-11. What’s the motivation for the Church to continue Jesus’ Mission in the world? How can we encourage one another to be on mission with Jesus?