What group of early Christians arrived on the scene in Antioch and caused immediate problems in the early church? Where did they come from? Were they circumcised or not? Do you think they were just Pharisees who accepted Christ or did they have some other religious background as well? True or false: Paul, being the strong … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: We should always strive to keep in step with Christ to fulfill His will. Egos must be put aside for the sake of the Spirit’s saving activity. Lesson 8, August 25, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 15:1-5. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in … Continue reading –>
The first missionary. The resurrection of Jesus is still a recent memory, but early Christians of Jewish background were rapidly joining Gentile Christians to establish a worldwide mission. What is most amazing about the zeal of our early Christian ancestors? Imagine listening in on an early Christian who is excited about answering the call. What was … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Success in mission depends on the reliance on the Holy Spirit, the backing of a sending church, and the dedication of the missionaries to the planned task. Lesson 7, August 18, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 13:6-12. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in … Continue reading –>
The introduction to this week’s lesson brings immediately to us: Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel” to the Gentiles as well as the Jews. The Gentiles founded their first church in Antioch: Hymn 348, “The Church Has One Foundation”. The missionaries had the laying on of hands as an act of consecration on Sunday: Hymn 330, … Continue reading –>
If I had not read it with my own eyes, I might not have believed it. It’s not that I’m unfamiliar with the miraculous working of God throughout the Bible. Countless times I’ve read about how God has done the impossible. He made the waters of a sea stand up in a salute to let … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Peter as a church member, prayer warrior, evangelist, and church leader has left a model for Christians to follow. Lesson 6, August 11, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 9:36-43. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What was so special about … Continue reading –>
First Paul, now Peter. Peter loved Jesus all of his career, didn’t he? Well…What about the scene when Peter announced, “I do not know Him”? Why do you think this incident is featured in the Bible by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? What qualifies “Peter the betrayer” to be remembered as a faithful believer and follower of Jesus? Should that experience … Continue reading –>
Peter now takes over the preaching of the gospel in this week’s lesson study: Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel”. He was asking the people to listen to the voice of Jesus: Hymn 359, “Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling”. Hymn 111, “It Took a Miracle” can reflect the study of Sunday with Tabitha’s resurrection and … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God can change the hearts of others, even when we think it is impossible. He can change our hearts too! Lesson 5, August 3 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 9:1-20. A. Ask what the main theme of this passage is. B. Why did Saul think he was doing God service by persecuting the … Continue reading –>
