Sermon Title: Go: Where? Who? How?
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

We are all called by Jesus to Go:

Where are we called to go? Who are called to go to? How are we called to go?

How was Jesus’ command in 1:8 obeyed by the first disciples in Acts?

1. Jerusalem: Acts 2-7

2. Judea: Acts 8

3. Sameria: Acts 8

4. Ends of the earth: Acts 10-28

Where: Going may not involve crossing oceans but will involve crossing cultural/relational barriers.

Conclusions from Local Demographics:

1. The diversity of the mission field is right here in East Brunswick:

2. The needs of New Brunswick are in our backyard:

3. The nations are within 1 hour commute of us (depending on traffic conditions):

Who: Going means going to our people as well as the “other” among us.

Traditional Model: Geographic

• Jerusalem: East Brunswick

• Judea: New Jersey/New York

• Samaria: Canada

• Ends of the earth: Overseas

Relevant model: Context/culture

• Jerusalem: Our people

• Judea: Our neighbors

• Samaria: The other/enemies

• Ends of the earth: Aliens

How: Going will require allowing the Holy Spirit to reshape our minds and hearts.

1. Going requires the power of the Holy Spirit

2. Going requires obedience to the Spirit

3. Going requires sacrifice

4. Going requires prayer

5. Going should be done in community

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