Sunday, June 1. Texts: Acts 1:6-14; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
Today marks the final Sunday in the Easter Season—next Sunday is the festival of Pentecost, when we celebrate the in-breaking of God’s Holy Spirit. In the Acts reading, Jesus promises the apostles the power of the Spirit for their mission of sharing the gospel. In the reading from John, we hear Jesus praying for the disciples on the night before his crucifixion—entrusting them into God’s care.
Today marks the final Sunday in the Easter Season—next Sunday is the festival of Pentecost, when we celebrate the in-breaking of God’s Holy Spirit. In the Acts reading, Jesus promises the apostles the power of the Spirit for their mission of sharing the gospel. In the reading from John, we hear Jesus praying for the disciples on the night before his crucifixion—entrusting them into God’s care.
- What kind of “power” comes with the Holy Spirit?
- What does it feel like to wait on the Holy Spirit?
- How do you know that God is with you in your life’s journey?
- In both the Acts reading and the gospel, there is evidence of a close community of followers that prays together and provides mutual support. How might this strengthen their sense of mission?
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