Give Careful Thought to Your Ways Last month we spent a lot of time & energy learning, memorizing, and reflecting on the things that become true of us as we are “in Christ” from Ephesians. These things are given, or imparted, or made true of us, because of Christ and His work on our behalf. This week, we heard Keith …

Today, before you begin, take some time to just sit and be quiet before the Lord. Perhaps listen to some worship, or even some nature sounds. Just sit. No agenda. Just time to enjoy. Now, look back through our previous posts (or emails) and write out the things that you were prompted to DO. As you sort through this list, …

Reflection and Review We are going to walk back through the last four weeks today and tomorrow so we can really “mine” this series for what we have seen, read, learned, and come to believe. And then, because what we believe is always worked out in how we live, we are going to, like Daniel, make some resolutions for our …

Read Acts 10 Again, we see some racial issues in this text, some issues of prejudicial thinking, and some stretching thoughts about who and how God reaches out to. As you prayed and pondered a couple days ago, did the Holy Spirit bring to mind any issues of bias or prejudice in your heart? From Cornelius’ perspective – explain what’s …

Read Acts 8 In this chapter, we see horrible persecution scattering the church far and wide. Work through the following questions after you pray and ask for the Spirit to give wisdom. KNOW (what does the text say about God?) BE (What does the text say about us?) DO (what is the text calling me to do?) Take time today …

Read Acts 6 The previous readings could give us the idea that this new fellowship of believers just coasted through relationships. But here in chapter 6 we some some racial tension arising. Though it seems to start from the desire to meet the needs of the widows, it goes south a bit… What’s happening? What is cool about the way …

Read Acts 4 Peter again is explaining some truth. What stands out to you from what he shares? From verse 32-37, what characterized their fellowship? Which of these traits pop out to you? How hard would it be for your possessions to be common with others? Potentially, what does this demonstration of needing each other / supplying needs communicate to …