Psalm 32

I Have Many in this City Who Are My People Acts 18:1-17 Summary: Today we continue to hear of Paul's travels as a missionary for Jesus. I know it might be surprising to hear that Paul sometimes was afraid as he thought about his mission and the danger he faced! Have you ever felt afraid when speaking about Jesus to someone? Let's listen in today and hear God's promise of help along the way: Outline: Expect opposition where God has placed you Expect God’s help where He has placed you Expect God to work where He has placed You Love the city where God has placed you Verse: Acts 18:9b–10a...“Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you... Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you think God came to Paul and encouraged him to not be afraid? What fears do you have about sharing Christ with others? 2. How does God's promise that

Acts 18:1-11

REVIEW 12

1 Corinthians 12:27

Hebrews 10:25

Psalm 118:24

1 Corinthians 3:16

Psalm 97:9a

REVIEW 8

Psalm 100:1-2

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Deuteronomy 11:16

John 4:24

Numbers 14:10b-24

Acts 17:16-34 Mars Hill Summary: Today Paul's journey leads him to the city of Athens, where he sees something very troubling: he sees all sorts of idols to worship many false gods. What should he say? He tells them about the one true God and His Son Jesus! Let's listen in: Outline: Be provoked by the idols of this world Share Christ with the world Seek the one true God and you will find Him Verse: Acts 17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man... Discussion Questions: 1. What was Paul's reaction to the various idols in Athens? What might that look like in our culture today? What are the various idols in our context, and why or why aren't we

Acts 10:34-43

Acts 17:1-15 Noble Bereans Summary: Today we get to hear more about the journeys of Paul and his friends as they traveled from city to city telling the good news of salvation through Jesus. Some people refused to listen and tried to harm them, but others, like people in the city of Berea, responded with joy and faith, because God was working in their hearts. Let's think today about what it looks like when God is at work: Outline: 1. The great Gospel that Paul preached - all about Jesus 2. The pattern of unbelief - full of jealousy 3. The joy of true faith Verse: Acts 17:11b ...They received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Discussion Questions: 1. According to 17:2-3, how did Paul share the Gospel in each city? 2. What are the differences you see between the response of the Thessalonians and the Bereans in this passage? Why is that important for us to understand? 3. How could the greatness of the message that Paul proclaimed move you also to the kind of response the Bereans demonstrated?

Acts 16:16-40 Believe in the Lord Jesus Summary: Have you ever been to JAIL?? Ok, hopefully not, but I am sure that prison is not a nice place! In our sermon today we will hear about Paul and Silas being beaten badly and then put in prison, all for preaching the Gospel of Jesus. Do you think they were mad? Sad? I might be. But they were up at night praying and singing hymns in jail! What would move them to respond with such praise? Let’s find out: Outline: 1. Worship in chains 2. The Word of life 3. The fruit of faith Verse: Acts 16:31 31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Discussion Questions: 1. What enables Paul and Silas to sing and pray after being being and thrown into jail? Do you ever doubt if you could respond the same way? 2. Why is the question of the Philippian jailor so central, and how does Paul respond? 3 .What are the evidences of genuine faith in this man's life? How can they be cultivated in your own life as a response to the grace of God you’ve received?

Leviticus 19:1-10