Even while waiting, the disciples actively seek God’s will. Scripture: Acts 1:12-26  Central Truth The disciples obeyed Jesus’s command to wait for the Holy Spirit after He ascended to heaven. They obeyed even in His absence. And instead of waiting alone, they came together in Jerusalem. Waiting is hard. It can feel as if we are doing nothing, but...

In the latter half of Acts 1, Jesus’ eleven disciples were at a turning point in their ministry. Jesus had ascended to heaven, and His followers recognized the gap Judas left. They came together, united in mission and motive as they waited for the promised Holy Spirit.  How did the disciples take their next step without Christ’s physical presence...

The Holy Spirit would help the disciples share the gospel. Scripture: Acts 1:4-11  Central Truth Although Jesus had already explained what they would face (see John 16:1-4), the disciples couldn’t wrap their heads around it. They couldn’t see how badly they would need the power of the Holy Spirit to sustain them through difficult circumstances—persecution, rejection, and death. But...

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Daniel Davis, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, to understand the session’s biblical context, to hear an encouragement about how to use the curriculum effectively, and to be reminded of the need to point your group members...

Today’s passage is found in the first chapter of the book of Acts. Although Jesus’ time on earth was coming to an end, He promised to leave for His followers a special Helper and Guide. God fulfilled His promise to remain with us, and through the gift of the Holy Spirit, He also provided the power to accomplish the...

God made a way to be with His people through His Son, Jesus. Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11; Matthew 28:16-20 Central Truth Believers are never truly alone. The fact that God is with us is an example of God’s immanence—His ability to be with us and relate to us. Basically, even though God is so much higher than we are and...