Video EBlast for Sunday, June 3, 2018

"...and one in ministry to all the world..."

Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.  Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Acts 1:6-8

So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”

He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

This is going to be a great weekend, as we finish this series that started with Bishop Carter three weeks ago. Today's video is a special preview that comes from ZOE. It reflects some of what we will be sharing this Sunday.  Don't miss out on the fun!!

This week, while you meet with your Faith Formation Group you may want to reflect on the sermon using the following Scripture and questions as a way to begin a conversation.  

Read Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:6-8 (above)

- When you read the Matthew 28 passage how many separate commands can you find? Are these commands or facets of commands that you missed before?

- What promise(s), if any, does Jesus make to his disciples in these verses?

- How do Jesus' commands and promises relate to one another?

- What do these commands and promises mean for you today?

As you read Acts 1:6-8 you see Jesus expand the call of Matthew as he tells the Disciples that they will be witness' to Jesus in four places.

- Where are the disciples going to be witness'?

- Pull up a map on your computer/IPad or Phone of Isreal at the time of Jesus and find these places on the map. What do you see about the four places?

- What would be our Jeruselem, Judea, Samaria, and end of the earth here in Central Florida?

As you meet this week, we encourage you to also take time to open yourselves up as a group and dialog on the following Wesley Challenge question:  Do I pray about the money I spend? (Pages 45-48 in The Wesley Challenge)