Week 1 – Doubt and Belief
After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples, including Thomas, who wrestled with doubt. Instead of condemnation, Jesus met Thomas where he was and invited him to believe. In the same way, Jesus is patient with our doubts and calls us to faith – even when we cannot see with our own eyes.
Week 2 – Restored and Commissioned
By the Sea of Galilee, Jesus met His disciples once again – not with condemnation, but with grace. He restored Peter after his greatest failure and called him to a renewed purpose: ‘Feed My sheep.’ This story reminds us that no failure is final with God. When we fall short, Jesus meets us where we are, restores us in love, and calls us to follow Him with purpose.
Week 3 – The Great Commission
The Great Commission is a calling that defines the mission of every believer. Before ascending to heaven, Jesus entrusted His disciples with the task of making more disciples, baptising them, and teaching them to follow His ways. This mission continues today, and we can step into it with confidence, knowing that Jesus, who has all authority in heaven and on earth, is with us always.
Week 4 – The Ascension: A Call to Witness
The ascension of Jesus is not the end of His work but the beginning of the Church’s mission. As Jesus took His rightful place at the right hand of the Father, He entrusted His followers with the task of being His witnesses to the ends of the earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit. This moment is a call to action – we are to step forward in faith, carrying the message of Christ to the world with the confidence that He reigns and will one day return.
Week 5 – Waiting for the Promise
Waiting is never wasted in God’s kingdom. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples found themselves in a period of anticipation, knowing the Holy Spirit had been promised but not yet given. Instead of acting out of impatience or fear, they committed themselves to prayer and preparation. As we wait on God, we learn to trust His timing, rely on His guidance, and prepare ourselves to step into His promises with confidence.
Week 6 – The Spirit’s Power and Purpose
We cannot fulfil God’s mission in our own strength – we need the Holy Spirit. His presence guides us, His power emboldens us, and His purpose transforms hearts. When we rely on Him, we can share the Gospel with confidence, knowing He is always at work.
Week 7 – Pentecost: The Spirit Poured Out
The waiting is over. In the upper room, the disciples had been praying and preparing, but now God moves. The Holy Spirit, promised by Jesus, is poured out in power, equipping the disciples to proclaim the Gospel in a way they never could on their own. The miracle of Pentecost isn’t just about the signs and wonders – it’s about God launching His Church into its mission. The same Spirit that fell on Pentecost is the Spirit that empowers us today, calling us to take the Gospel to every nation, tribe, and tongue.
Week 8 – The First Sermon and the Birth of the Church
Everything has been leading to this moment—the birth of the Church. Jesus’ resurrection proved His victory over sin and death. His ascension empowered His followers to carry on His mission. Now, through the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the message of Jesus transforms lives and builds His Church. The same power that moved through Peter’s first sermon still moves today, calling us to repentance, faith, and action.