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Welcome to Week 44 of Rooted.
We will continue our journey through the book of Acts this week (Acts 6-10). We will see the church continuing to grow in and around Jerusalem, for persecution against the church to intensify, and for the gospel to begin to reach out beyond the confines of ethnic Judaism.
As you read this week, consider the following questions:
• The sixth chapter begins with a conflict within the church in Jerusalem and its resolution. What was the result of the resolved conflict (Acts 6:7)?
• Chapter seven recounts the trial and execution of Stephen. What do you think of his last words as he was being stoned (Acts 7:60)?
• If you were involved in a growing ministry with many people being saved, how would you react to God sending you into the desert (Acts 8:26)?
• Is there anyone you would be surprised to see come to the Lord and have a great public ministry (Acts 9:15)?
• What does it mean that God shows no partiality (Acts 10:34-35)?
Here are some potential answers to last week’s questions. Yours may differ:
Our Rooted Facebook Group will add to these answers each day.
• When is Jesus returning (Acts 1:6-7)? – In God’s own time. A time we are not to know until it arrives.
• What did the early church do? And what were the results (Acts 2:42-47)? – The invested time in Bible study (the apostle’s teaching), fellowship, worship (the breaking of bread), and in prayer. And they grew tremendously.
• What can we learn from Peter’s words to the lame beggar (Acts 3:6)? – We may not have much. But God can work through us to accomplish great things.
• How would you respond if someone (including our government) told you not to talk about Jesus (Acts 4:18-20)? – Hopefully, we would respond like Peter and John and obey God rather than human authority.
• And what if you were to suffer because you continued to proclaim Jesus (Acts 5:41-42)? – Hopefully, we would praise God for the privilege of suffering for Christ.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing
• New Testament overview video: by The Bible Project
• Bible Gateway is an online Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar devotionals
As always, we would love to hear about your experience in reading through the New Testament. Please share your questions and insights with us at rooted@lifepointnaz.church.
We will continue our journey through the book of Acts this week (Acts 6-10). We will see the church continuing to grow in and around Jerusalem, for persecution against the church to intensify, and for the gospel to begin to reach out beyond the confines of ethnic Judaism.
As you read this week, consider the following questions:
• The sixth chapter begins with a conflict within the church in Jerusalem and its resolution. What was the result of the resolved conflict (Acts 6:7)?
• Chapter seven recounts the trial and execution of Stephen. What do you think of his last words as he was being stoned (Acts 7:60)?
• If you were involved in a growing ministry with many people being saved, how would you react to God sending you into the desert (Acts 8:26)?
• Is there anyone you would be surprised to see come to the Lord and have a great public ministry (Acts 9:15)?
• What does it mean that God shows no partiality (Acts 10:34-35)?
Here are some potential answers to last week’s questions. Yours may differ:
Our Rooted Facebook Group will add to these answers each day.
• When is Jesus returning (Acts 1:6-7)? – In God’s own time. A time we are not to know until it arrives.
• What did the early church do? And what were the results (Acts 2:42-47)? – The invested time in Bible study (the apostle’s teaching), fellowship, worship (the breaking of bread), and in prayer. And they grew tremendously.
• What can we learn from Peter’s words to the lame beggar (Acts 3:6)? – We may not have much. But God can work through us to accomplish great things.
• How would you respond if someone (including our government) told you not to talk about Jesus (Acts 4:18-20)? – Hopefully, we would respond like Peter and John and obey God rather than human authority.
• And what if you were to suffer because you continued to proclaim Jesus (Acts 5:41-42)? – Hopefully, we would praise God for the privilege of suffering for Christ.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing
• New Testament overview video: by The Bible Project
• Bible Gateway is an online Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar devotionals
As always, we would love to hear about your experience in reading through the New Testament. Please share your questions and insights with us at rooted@lifepointnaz.church.