the series of “The Dynamic Love Story” looking at Acts #4 “Rejoicing in New Life” (Acts 8:26-39) (Video) (PDF) 1. He Went to Jerusalem to Worship 2. Who Is the Man? 3. Taking Water Baptism 4. A Continuation of the Story Read this sermon... For Self-Reflection and Small Groups 1. It was believed that a eunuch, castrated male was impure, disgraceful, forever cut off from the covenant community (Lev 21:18-20, Deut 23:1) (1) What hope might the Ethiopian eunuch have had on his way to Jerusalem to worship? (2) Can you see the similar kind of belief or mindset in our days? If any, how does it affect church?2. What kind of culture or tradition prevent people from following the Word in your society? 3. What does this story of an Ethiopian eunuch teach us in terms of the expansion of the Word of God, and the ministry of reconciliation? How can it be applied to church today? NLIF is an international church ministring online. Join our Sunday online worship service. "From Fear to Joy" (Luke 24:36-53) (Video) (PDF) Happy Easter! Today, the whole world is celebrating Easter, the resurrection of Jesus. However, when we look at reality around us, perhaps many of us feel that darkness is now covering the world. Lamentation and prayer may seem the most fitting for these days we live in. This too may be important. But Easter tells us that we do have joy. In the midst of total darkness, Easter reminds us that morning is here and we have hope. Today, let's think about Easter, from the latter half of Luke 24, under the theme "From Fear to Joy.” Read this sermon... NLIF is an international church ministring online. Join our online worship servide. the series of “The Dynamic Love Story” looking at Acts #3 “No One Is Too Far from the Love of God” (Acts 8:26-39) (Video) (PDF) 1. A Greater Plan 2. Philip Met an Ethiopian Eunuch Read this sermon.... For Self-Reflection and Small Groups 1. Read Acts 8:26-39. Philip’s ministry in Samaria had just started. It seemed to be very successful. Then he was told "Go south to the road --the desert road-- that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza" (v. 26). If you were him, what kind of thoughts might you have? 2. The Ethiopian eunuch was considered to be impure, disgraceful, forever cut off from the covenant community (Lev 21:18-20; Deut 23:1), but he was saved. What makes you think someone is excluded from God's forgiveness and acceptance into His family? 3. Meditate on Acts 8:32-33. What does the Lord speak to you? How will you respond? NLIF is an international church ministring online. Join our online wroship service. Series of “The Dynamic Love Story” studying Acts #2 "New Identity in Christ" (Acts 11:26) (Video) (PDF) 1. Barriers Transcended 2. Shift in Self-Identity 3. The Cost to Deliver the Good News Read this sermon... For Self-Reflection and Small Groups 1. Think about social, ethnic, cultural and religious barriers for the Gospel in your situation. How does today's study of Acts help you to share the Gospel? 2. What does "being a Christian" mean for you? 3. Read Acts 10. 1) What thoughts and feelings might have Peter had when he said the words in v.14? 2) vv.34-36. For Peter what was the new conviction? What did he come to know about who God is and what He does? 3) vv.43-46. What was the promise of God? What did Peter witness? 4) What do you see about "the Dynamic Love of God” in this section? NLIF is an international church ministring online. Join our online worship service. |
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