“Up, Up and Away” Acts 1:1-11 [Jesus] replied, "The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:7-8 Some Things Are… “NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS” “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know.” Acts 1:7 “The hidden things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things belong to us and our children forever…” Deuteronomy 29:29 “NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS” “Oh, how great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the Lord's thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice?” Romans 11:33-34 “NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS” Some Things Are… “YOUR ONLY BUSINESS” “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 “You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.” 1 Peter 3:15-16 “YOUR ONLY BUSINESS” Sometimes You Just Need To… “GET BUSY DOING GOD’s BUSINESS” “"Men of Galilee," they said, "why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!" Acts 1:11 “So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:15-16 “GET BUSY DOING GOD’s BUSINESS” “Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” Colossoans 4:5-6 “GET BUSY DOING GOD’s BUSINESS” “Up, Up and Away” Acts 1:1-11