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Welcome to Week 46 of Rooted.
We will continue our journey through the book of Acts this week. The chapters this week (16-20) record Paul’s second and third missionary journeys. We will see the gospel spreading through what is today Turkey (Türkiye) and then on into Greece.
As you read this week, consider the following questions:
• What do we need to do in order to be saved? (Acts 16:30-31) And what does it mean to believe?
• What lesson can we learn from the Jews in Berea? (Acts 17:10-11)
• Why was Paul innocent of the blood of the Corinthian Jews? (Acts 18:6) Hint: See Ezekiel 3:16-21.
• The response of the demon to the sons of Sceva is somewhat comical. But what might that demon have to say about you? (Acts 19:13-16)
• What was Paul’s primary interest and goal in life? (Acts 20:24)
Here are some potential answers to last week’s questions. Yours may differ:
Our Rooted Facebook Group will add to these answers each day.
• What is the significance of the believers in Antioch being first called Christians? (Acts 11:25-26) – It was likely a term of derision that they proudly accepted. They were little Christ’s.
• Are you ever surprised by the way God might answer your prayers? (Acts 12:12-16)
– Unfortunately, I do not always expect an answer and so am sometimes surprised when it comes.
• Why do you suppose Saul began to use his Roman name of Paul? (Acts 13:9) – It allowed him to better fit in with the Gentile culture he was reaching out to.
• When Paul and Barnabas came to Lystra and healed a man, why did the crowd identify them as Zeus and Hermes? (Acts 14:8-13) - Likely because of a legend where those two gods had come to town and not been recognized. They did not want to make that mistake again.
• What is the significance for us today of the Jerusalem council? (Acts 15:4-11) – It freed Gentiles from having to observe the Jewish law.
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. The chapters this week (16-20) record Paul’s second and third missionary journeys. We will see the gospel spreading through what is today Turkey (Türkiye) and then on into Greece.
As you read this week, consider the following questions:
• What do we need to do in order to be saved? (Acts 16:30-31) And what does it mean to believe?
• What lesson can we learn from the Jews in Berea? (Acts 17:10-11)
• Why was Paul innocent of the blood of the Corinthian Jews? (Acts 18:6) Hint: See Ezekiel 3:16-21.
• The response of the demon to the sons of Sceva is somewhat comical. But what might that demon have to say about you? (Acts 19:13-16)
• What was Paul’s primary interest and goal in life? (Acts 20:24)
Here are some potential answers to last week’s questions. Yours may differ:
Our Rooted Facebook Group will add to these answers each day.
• What is the significance of the believers in Antioch being first called Christians? (Acts 11:25-26) – It was likely a term of derision that they proudly accepted. They were little Christ’s.
• Are you ever surprised by the way God might answer your prayers? (Acts 12:12-16)
– Unfortunately, I do not always expect an answer and so am sometimes surprised when it comes.
• Why do you suppose Saul began to use his Roman name of Paul? (Acts 13:9) – It allowed him to better fit in with the Gentile culture he was reaching out to.
• When Paul and Barnabas came to Lystra and healed a man, why did the crowd identify them as Zeus and Hermes? (Acts 14:8-13) - Likely because of a legend where those two gods had come to town and not been recognized. They did not want to make that mistake again.
• What is the significance for us today of the Jerusalem council? (Acts 15:4-11) – It freed Gentiles from having to observe the Jewish law.
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.