We've been walking through the book of Acts together for a while now, and this Sunday we land on the final chapter. The last scene. The closing verses of one of the most action-packed books in the entire Bible.

And you know what's wild? It doesn't really end.

Acts 28 doesn't close with a neat bow. No grand finale. No trumpet fanfare. Luke just... stops writing. Paul is in Rome, under house arrest, and he's still preaching. Still welcoming people. Still talking about Jesus to anyone who will listen — Jews, Gentiles, leaders, strangers.

The early church didn't get a conclusion. They got a continuation.

This Sunday, in Acts 28:17–31, we're going to sit with that tension and let it ask us something important: If the book of Acts is really the ongoing story of what Jesus is doing through His people... what is He doing through you?

This isn't just the end of a series. It's an invitation.

There's something about those moments in life when you find yourself across the table — or across the room — from someone powerful, someone skeptical, maybe even someone who holds your future in their hands... and you still have to decide whether you're going to speak the truth or play it safe.

I think most of us have been there in some form. And if you're being honest, you probably know which choice feels easier.

This Sunday, we're stepping into one of the most electric scenes in all of Scripture. Paul — chained, on trial, with nothing left to lose — stands before King Agrippa and does something remarkable: he shares the Gospel. Not a watered-down version. Not a careful, politically safe pitch. The real thing. Face to face. King to prisoner.

In Acts 26:15–27, we'll see how Paul recounts his encounter with the risen Jesus, the mission he was given, and why he simply couldn't stay silent — even in front of royalty. And Agrippa's response? It'll stop you in your tracks.

In Acts 21, Paul and his team are wrapping up their third missionary journey. Paul has decided his next stop will be Jerusalem, despite repeated warnings that he will face persecution and imprisonment there. Still, he believes the Lord is leading him to go, so he continues on to Jerusalem.

It is highly unlikely that any of us will be arrested for our faith in Christ. And I don’t think the Bible is teaching us that we should pursue being arrested in order to follow Paul’s example. But we do often find ourselves in situations where obedience to God may come with real consequences. So how should we respond?

This Sunday, we step into one of the most personal moments in Acts.

In Acts 20:17–38, Paul gives a final, heartfelt charge to the Ephesian leaders—calling them to live faithfully, speak boldly, and guard what matters most. It’s a reminder that following Jesus shapes not just what we believe, but how we lead, live, and love.

It’s also a passage that asks something of us:

Are we building something that will actually last?

There’s something about this time of year that just feels like a fresh start. The weather’s warming up, the trees are filling back in, and flowers are starting to bloom everywhere you look. It’s like the world is waking up again. And if we’re honest, I think a lot of us are looking for that same kind of renewal in our own lives too.

That’s part of why Easter matters so much. It’s not just a date on the calendar—it’s the reminder that real renewal is possible. In Acts 13, Paul tells the story of God’s faithfulness through generations, and it all leads to this simple, powerful truth: God raised Jesus from the dead. That changes everything. It means hope is real, forgiveness is available, and new life isn’t just an idea—it’s something we can actually experience.

One of the most compelling storylines of this year’s Winter Olympics was U.S. hockey, with both the men’s and women’s teams bringing home gold. It reminded many of us of the iconic 1980 men’s team that unexpectedly won gold. That team was the youngest and most inexperienced the U.S. had ever sent to the Olympics.

In the semifinal game, they faced the mighty Soviet team, who were not only heavily favored but had previously defeated the U.S. national team 10–3. No one expected the young U.S. team to even keep up. Yet in the third period, the U.S. scored two goals to take the lead, and goalie Jim Craig blocked shot after shot to hold it. Against all odds, the U.S. team prevailed, leading to Al Michaels’ famous call: “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”

In Acts 19, Paul and his team are in Ephesus, a major city deeply committed to the worship of the Greek goddess Artemis. It’s not the kind of place you’d expect people to be ready and willing to embrace the message of Jesus. But again, against all odds, the good news of Jesus prevails.

Have you ever been in a situation where knowing a bit of background or context would have changed how you handled it? I know I have. From making the wrong joke in front of the wrong person to mishaps on international trips, I’ve definitely put my foot in my mouth and wished I had known one key piece of information.

In Acts 17, we see Paul sharing the good news of Jesus in Thessalonica and later in Athens. Interestingly, he approaches each place differently. Why? Because the context of each city, each culture, and each audience is different. This Sunday, we’ll take a closer look at this chapter and discover what we can learn from Paul about engaging different cultures and people with the good news of Jesus.

There is an intense debate that rages in the Southeast U.S.: Should you put salt on watermelon? At first, it’s hard to imagine that salt would be good on watermelon. But some people swear by this unexpected combination. They say the salt intensifies the sweetness of the watermelon in a unique way.

In Acts 16, Paul sets off on his second missionary journey, expecting to end up in Asia Minor. But God has other plans. God redirects Paul and his team about 400 miles away from their original destination. Yet this unexpected redirection produces some amazing results.