1. The Proof to Witness (vv.36-43)

2. The Perspective to Witness (vv.44-49)

3. The Power to Witness (vv.49-53)

For Further Thought and Discussion

Getting Started
1. What was helpful to you in this week’s sermon? What didn’t you understand?

Going Deeper
2. Read Luke 24:36-43. How did the disciples first react when they saw Jesus?

3. How did Jesus prove the resurrection to them?

4. What proof do you have of God at work in your life?

5. Read Luke 24:44-49. What did Jesus teach them from the Bible?

6. How did this give them perspective on his death and resurrection?

7. How did this give them perspective on their role in being a witness?

8. Read Luke 24:49-53. What did Jesus promise them before his ascension?

9. Why did he tell them to wait and not to go out in their own strength?

Application
10. Sharing our faith in the power of the Holy Spirit often involves the following:
-Pray - Pray for our love for Jesus and opportunities to share.
-Listen - Listen to their need for the gospel.
-Articulate - Articulate the gospel in a way that they can understand.
-Invite - Invite them to next steps of following Jesus.
-Try Again - Sharing our faith is a process, pray and try again.

11. In your friendships with the yet to believe, which of these comes the most naturally, which is the biggest step of faith?

12. Who is one person in your life you could pray for God to give you an opportunity to be a witness to them?