Description: Jesus promised his followers they would receive extraordinary power from God’s Spirit. This sounds great, but honestly, most of our days and weeks seem pretty ordinary, don’t they? There is an ordinary side to the extraordinary Christian life, and exploring this passage helps us navigate that tension.

Reflection

1. Spend a little time brainstorming the various ways the life of Jesus showed extraordinary power. What was the purpose of that power?
2. Read Acts 1:1—11, looking closely at verse 8. What is the purpose of the power Jesus promises his followers?
3. God wants to do extraordinary things through our ordinary lives. What are some ways you can rely more on His power for His purposes?
4. How can you apply what you learned to your everyday life?