Liftoff

There’s nothing quite like the moment when a rocket lifts off from the launch pad. Leveraging the amazing amount of energy stored in the rocket’s fuel tanks and the astounding thrust generated by its engines, the spacecraft that was previously firmly affixed to the ground escapes the hold of gravity and rises into orbit.

 

After Jesus ascended into heaven, the small group of believers he left behind appeared as if they had little chance of surviving as a movement, much less becoming a worldwide church of billions of people! But somehow, through the power of the Holy Spirit, the early church “lifted off” and became something none of them could have ever imagined.

 

In this series,  we’ll talk about the factors that led to the unexpected growth of the early church. As we study the book of Acts together, we’ll see that the elements that led to the growth of the early church can lead us to experience “liftoff” in our personal lives as well.