·      We need to prepare for what is next. 
·      Reach, Next, and Own. 
·       6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
·      “They faced a choice between narrow nationalism or Christ’s universal Kingdom.” – Frank Stagg
·      7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the
times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 
·      8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
·      Isaiah 40:31: But those that wait upon the LORD will renew their strength.  They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk, and not grow faint. 
·      Those who charge ahead without the LORD will run out of strength.  They will flop like chickens, run like old
people, and pass out before the finish line.
·     “Waiting reminds us what needs to be in in this world is beyond our ability… We must wait and pray for the power of the Spirit.” - Will Willimon
·     To help as many people as possible take their next step toward Jesus
·      “This will no longer be Alice Drive if this is not a place of grace.”
·       PIX: HELP  
·       Will you share your story? 
·       What’s your story? 
·       PIX – 3 circles.
·       We can’t fix our own brokenness. 
·       What is God doing in your life right now?
·       Pray for power. 
·      Commit to being a church that reaches out to
as many as possible. 
·       Pray for a chance to share your story. 
·       Heavenly Father, I am a sinner.  Please forgive all my sins.  I open my heart to you and now I will follow
Jesus forever. 
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Starter Question: In your opinion, what makes ADBC a special place? 
1.      Read Acts 1:6
2.     Why do you think so many Christians hunger for political power? 
3.     Read Acts 1:7
4.     Jesus says there is part of God’s plan we are not to know. Why is so hard for us to deal with not knowing?
5.      Read Acts 1:8
6.      In your words, describe a church without power?  Please describe a Jesus follower without power.
7.      In your experience, what is the best way to wait on God?
8.     To be a witness is to share your story.  Please
share one way God worked in your life recently.
9.     Pastor Clay used the 3 circles tool to share the basic message of the gospel.  Can you partner with someone and walk through this tool with them?  Then have them
share back.  This will help you become comfortable with this tool.

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