What is your familiarity with this part of the story? Even if you are familiar, do you feel confident with having a conversation about it?

What is your natural bent or reaction when you hear the word "authority?"

Read John 14:16-20. Jesus says it’s better for Him to go because the Holy Spirit will come (John 16:7). Why would the Spirit’s presence in believers be better than Jesus’ physical presence in one location?

Romans 8:34 says Jesus is interceding for us. How does knowing Jesus is praying for you change the way you think about struggle, failure, or doubt?

Read 1 John 1:1-3. In Acts 1:8 Jesus says, “You will be my witnesses.”
Based on what was shared in the message, how is a "witness" different from an "expert" or "salesperson?"

In Acts 1:4-5, Jesus tells them to wait.
Why is waiting so difficult when we’re excited or motivated to act?
Where do you tend to rush ahead instead of depending on the Spirit?

Nathan said our lives aren’t accidental—our purpose is to know Jesus and make Him known. How does this purpose challenge or reframe how you think about your job, relationships, or daily routines?

Consider one step you can take to be a witness of Jesus this week.
Continue participating in our Peak Experience conversations on the weekend.
Check out the Crossing calendar for ways to explore or express.

Jesus—thank You for going to the cross, for the forgiveness of our sins, and defeating both sin and death through Your resurrection. Help us to pay attention to what happened next—when You invited us to be Your witness and allow the Holy Spirit to live inside us and work through us. Help us to take the next step You're asking of us. Amen.