How Christ’s ascension and the Spirit’s power shape our mission today.

In this sermon, we’ll explore:

•The command to wait and the promise to go — Jesus tells His disciples to remain in Jerusalem until they receive the Spirit, reminding us that God’s mission is always fueled by His power, not ours.

• The witness of the Church — Acts 1:8 sets the trajectory for the whole book of Acts: Spirit-filled disciples becoming bold witnesses, carrying the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

• The significance of the ascension of Jesus — Christ’s return to the Father secures His intercession as our High Priest, sends the Spirit to dwell in us, and assures us of His return.