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Welcome to Week 45 of Rooted.
We will continue our journey through the book of Acts this week (Chapters 11-15). The chapters this week will cover a continuing persecution of the church in Jerusalem, the beginning of an intentional Gentile mission, and an important church council.
As you read this week, consider the following questions:
• What is the significance of the believers in Antioch being first called Christians (Acts 11:25-26)?
• Are you ever surprised by the way God might answer your prayers (Acts 12:12-16)?
• Why do you suppose Saul began to use his Roman name of Paul (Acts 13:9)?
• 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)? (Hint: the story in this link seems related: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baucis_and_Philemon)
• What is the significance for us today of the Jerusalem council (Acts 15:4-11)?
Here are some potential answers to last week’s questions. Yours may differ:
Our Rooted Facebook Group will add to these answers each day.
• 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)? – The church grew tremendously
• 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)? – His words followed the example of Jesus on the cross. And they set an example for us in forgiving others. Even if they are not repentant.
• 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)? – I would find it challenging. Hopefully, I would obey and go.
• Is there anyone you would be surprised to see come to the Lord and have a great public ministry (Acts 9:15)? – There are any number of people I see in the public spotlight that I would be surprised to see come to the Lord.
• What does it mean that God shows no partiality (Acts 10:34-35)? – God does not favor Jews over Gentiles, men over women, or any other way that we divide people. God wants all of us to come to him and be saved.
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 (Chapters 11-15). The chapters this week will cover a continuing persecution of the church in Jerusalem, the beginning of an intentional Gentile mission, and an important church council.
As you read this week, consider the following questions:
• What is the significance of the believers in Antioch being first called Christians (Acts 11:25-26)?
• Are you ever surprised by the way God might answer your prayers (Acts 12:12-16)?
• Why do you suppose Saul began to use his Roman name of Paul (Acts 13:9)?
• 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)? (Hint: the story in this link seems related: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baucis_and_Philemon)
• What is the significance for us today of the Jerusalem council (Acts 15:4-11)?
Here are some potential answers to last week’s questions. Yours may differ:
Our Rooted Facebook Group will add to these answers each day.
• 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)? – The church grew tremendously
• 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)? – His words followed the example of Jesus on the cross. And they set an example for us in forgiving others. Even if they are not repentant.
• 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)? – I would find it challenging. Hopefully, I would obey and go.
• Is there anyone you would be surprised to see come to the Lord and have a great public ministry (Acts 9:15)? – There are any number of people I see in the public spotlight that I would be surprised to see come to the Lord.
• What does it mean that God shows no partiality (Acts 10:34-35)? – God does not favor Jews over Gentiles, men over women, or any other way that we divide people. God wants all of us to come to him and be saved.
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.