In Acts, the risen Jesus pours out the Holy Spirit to empower ordinary believers for an extraordinary mission bearing faithful witness to Christ from their neighborhoods to the nations. This series explores how the Spirit forms the Church into a bold, prayerful, gospel-centered community, unified in love and sent with purpose into the world. As we trace the unstoppable advance of God’s kingdom, we will see that the same Spirit who empowered the early Church still equips us today to live joyfully missional lives under the gracious reign of King Jesus.

Using the image of the vine and branches, Jesus reveals a relational framework where He is the source of life, the Father lovingly cultivates growth, and believers bear fruit by remaining connected to Christ. Abiding means daily connection, surrender, immersion in God’s Word, prayerful dependence, and obedience flowing from love. The result of this abiding life is spiritual fruitfulness, deep joy, and ultimately the glory of God.