Dr. Ed Jackson

Acts 2 gives us a powerful picture of what happens when ordinary believers become deeply devoted to God and one another. Through Scripture, fellowship, radical generosity, and persistent prayer, the early church became a community transformed by the Holy Spirit. *Devoted Disciples* challenges us to follow their example by deepening our devotion, strengthening our unity, and living out our faith in ways that make the love of Jesus impossible for the world around us to ignore.

In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives His followers a mission that continues today: to be His witnesses from our own communities to the ends of the earth. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to share the hope of Jesus through our words, actions, and character. To The Ends of the Earth challenges us to identify our own “Jerusalem,” pray for the people God has placed around us, and boldly take part in His mission of spreading the gospel.

When bitterness and complaining take root, God invites us into a haven of healing. Drawing from Exodus 15:22–27, this message explores how listening to God, applying His Word, and embracing stillness can transform life’s bitter places into sources of restoration and blessing.