Sunday, April 13th
Adult Sunday School
Pauline Prayer: Thanksgiving for others
1 Thessalonians 2:13
Names of God: El Shaddai
- Almighty or Sovereign God; strong and sensitive provider; source of blessing
Gen 17:1; Gen 28:3; Gen 49:25; Job 5:17
Worship Service
Scripture Reading from the Gospel of Luke: Luke 8:4–21
"...that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught."
As you read Luke 8:4–21, *look for...
...Jesus trusting in the Father
...Jesus living in awareness of his identity as God's Son
...Jesus pursuing the Father's agenda
...Jesus valuing what God values
...Jesus confessing God before others
...Jesus making time for silence and solitude
...Jesus praying continually
...Jesus loving others sacrificially
*From Ken Boa: "Suggestions on things to note as you read the Gospels and watch Jesus."
Sermon Title: The Old Must Pass Away
By Wade McGee
Ephesians 4:17-20
The Bible prohibits Christians from living like they used to as unbelievers, and it describes that former lifestyle. The Bible also explains why unbelievers live the way they do.
- A prohibition you must obey (17)
- An explanation you must accept (18)
- A description you must avoid (19)
Wednesday, April 16th
Acts 4:23-37
The Believers Pray for Boldness
When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, who through the mouth of our father David, your servant, said by the Holy Spirit,
“ ‘Why did the Gentiles rage, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers were gathered together, against the Lord and against his Anointed’—
for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
They Had Everything in Common
Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Study Worksheet
Thursday, April 17th
Elder Prayer Meeting
Glancing Ahead
Sermon Notes for Tomorrow
Use the following as a framework for taking notes during the sermon tomorrow:
Life After Death
John 11:25-26
Jesus teaches TWO REALITIES about life and death that can change your life now and for eternity.
- Jesus is the source of eternal life
- Belief in Jesus brings eternal life
