BiG Idea: Jesus makes us awake to us out Matthew 28:16–17 16 The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted. Matthew 28:18–20 18 Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Living Sent isn’t about confidence or ability, it’s about and Jesus’ . Acts 1:3 3 After he had suffered, he also presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:6 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, are you restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?” Challenging Question: When it comes to God’s plan and kingdom, am I thinking: too small, too personal, and/or too soon? Acts 1:7–8 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” God meets us in the daily . Pointing to Jesus is by pursuing Jesus Challenging Questions: How is pursuing Jesus softening my heart? How is comfort making me spiritually numb? Pursuing Jesus us Acts 1:9–14 (emphasis added) 9 After he had said this, he was taken up as they were watching, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 While he was going, they were gazing into heaven, and suddenly two men in white clothes stood by them. 11 They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up into heaven? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come in the same way that you have seen him going into heaven.” 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem—a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. 14 They all were continually united in prayer, along with the women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. John 13:34–35 34 “I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” We Jesus best when we Him first Matthew 6:33 33 But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Challenging Question: How can I pursue God in my daily grind? This Week I Will: Pursue Jesus By: Point to Jesus BY: Memorize: Acts 1:14 Next Sunday: Philippians 1