Why does God seem to judge the sin of hypocrisy in Ananias and Sapphira by killing them? Don’t we all sin and so why doesn’t God judge us in the same way? Discussion Questions – If God never changes, He is same yesterday, today, forever, then why does He treat the hypocrisy of Ananias and […]
Acts 4: Should We Pray for Signs and Wonders?
In Acts 4:29-30, the early church prayed for 2 things: 1) boldness to preach and 2) that the Lord would stretch out His hand for healing, signs and wonders. Should the church today be praying this same prayer? Discussion Questions – Here are some ways to read the OT: 1) civil/ceremonial/moral laws – only the […]
Acts 3-4: Faith is Believing that Nothing Is Impossible with God
When you say that you have faith in God, how much do you believe that because He’s God, nothing is impossible for Him? Discussion Questions – Why did the coming down of the Holy Spirit in power manifest historically in tongues, as opposed to teaching or healing? Discuss two reasons (read Gen 11). – What […]
Platt and Chan – The Centrality of Jesus in Mission
Acts 1-2: What are you waiting for?
Discussion Questions – Read Acts 2:41-47 and Acts 1:8. How do you read these texts? One reaction is fear–the standard is too high. Another reaction is to say, let’s do this. What is your reaction? – To those who are eager to get out there for missions and evangelism and to build community, I believe […]
Book of John: What’s Your Name?
Outline: significance of names in the Bible, salvation and the ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 14-16), Peter’s life (John 21) and see how all of these concepts work its way out in a believer’s life.