Building a great Church – lessons from Jerusalem

"What a dream that Manchester would be filled with the teaching of Jesus"

Nothing less than world mission was Jesus purpose for his disciples and we live in the slipstream of these words; “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8.

Matthew records, that as Jesus said these words some of the disciples worshiped and others doubted. Strangely the fact that there was a mixed reaction to Jesus gives me lots of encouragement. Even after three years of quality time with Jesus and having seen Jesus do some incredible things, some of them were still struggling with doubt.

Despite this Jesus had total confidence that they would to be able to participate in this great commission. This was amply vindicated as they witnessed 3,000 and then 5,000 people saved in Jerusalem. Then this amazing statement would soon be made about these disciples, “you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching” (Acts 5:28). What a dream that Manchester would be filled with the teaching of Jesus.

Our response should be one of faith, joy and hope in Jesus, and his ability to equip and use us to build a great church in Manchester, sending church planters to the farthest parts of the world.

Building a great Church – lessons from Jerusalem

Nothing less than world mission was Jesus purpose for his disciples and we live in the slipstream of these words; “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8.