Begun, Not Finished | Acts 1

• Discussion Questions

  1. Luke describes the Gospels as what Jesus "began" to do and teach. How does it change your perspective to see Jesus' earthly ministry as a beginning rather than the complete story?

  2. Jesus told the disciples to wait before acting. Where in your life might God be calling you to wait and be formed rather than rush into action?

  3. The disciples are called to be "witnesses," not strategists or experts. How does this reframe what faithfulness looks like in your everyday relationships and conversations?

  4. The Book of Acts doesn't have a neat ending because the story is still being written. What would it look like for your life to be part of that story this year?

• Teen Discussion Questions

  1. Jesus didn't give the disciples a detailed plan—He told them to wait. Why do you think waiting is so hard? Where might God be asking you to slow down instead of rushing ahead?

  2. A witness simply tells the truth about what they've seen. What's one thing you've experienced of Jesus that you could share with someone this week?

  3. Do you ever feel pressure to have all the answers or be "impressive" in your faith? How does it change things to know that the power comes from the Spirit, not from you?

  4. The Book of Acts doesn't have a neat ending because the story is still being written. What would it look like for your life to be part of that story this year?

• Kids Discussion Questions

  1. Luke says the Gospels are about what Jesus began to do. What does that tell us about whether Jesus is still working today?

  2. Before Jesus sent the disciples out, He told them to wait. Why do you think waiting and learning is important before we act?

  3. Jesus called His followers "witnesses"—people who tell others what they've seen. What's one thing you know about Jesus that you could tell a friend?

  4. The story of Acts doesn't really end. How cool is it that you get to be part of the story God is still writing? What's one way you could follow Jesus this week?

Begun, Not Finished The Continuing Work of the Risen Christ Acts 1:1–11

I. What Jesus Began on Earth He Continues from Heaven (v. 1)

II. Formation Has Begun (vv. 3–5)

III. The Mission Has Begun (vv. 6–8)

IV. The King Has Ascended—But the Story Is Not Finished (vv. 9–11)

V. The Book Has Begun—And Is Left Unfinished