Acts 10:1–11:18 Who’s in God’s family? Everyone washed clean by Jesus, welcomed by grace, and sealed by His Spirit. The SetupGod is setting up a meeting between Cornelius and Peter, proactively dismantling Old Covenant barriers The SurpriseThe Gentiles are sealed by the Spirit in the New Covenant through Jesus, without becoming Jewish The SortingIn the New Covenant, Jews and Gentiles alike come directly to the Father, through Jesus alone, by the Spirit Takeaway: “Ever welcome to this house of God are strangers and the poor”
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Work in Progress
Acts 9:32–43 We’re all works in progress living in a world under construction—yet Jesus is still working, healing, and bringing resurrection hope. Expansion∙ Jesus’ work is reaching further Extension∙ Jesus’ work is multiplying wider Expectation∙ Jesus’ work is pointing higher Takeaway: “I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6
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Faith Over Fear
1 Kings 18:30–39
Though fear grips tight, faith can take root. What threatens to undo us can become the ground where trust in God grows strong. Elijah’s experience with fear provides several lessons for the church today on how to endure anxieties and setbacks. Discover how our Father in heaven responds to our emotional vulnerability.
1. Fear is normal.
2. Fear interrupts faith. 3. Fear cannot revoke your calling.
Takeaway: Fear is the opportunity to experience God’s comfort, restoration, and guidance. Spiritual strength is grounded in unwavering dependence upon God.
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The Power of the Gospel
Acts 9:1–31 In a striking reversal, the persecutor became the persecuted, displaying the Gospel’s power. Only the risen Christ could turn an enemy into an ambassador. Saul’s Conversion
• The Gospel confronts and consoles. Saul’s Community
• The Gospel changes and challenges. Saul’s Commission
• The Gospel compels and confounds. Takeaways: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salvation to everyone who believes” –Romans 1:16a
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An Unexpected Journey
Acts 8:26–40 Ever feel too broken or unworthy for God? In Jesus, the outsider is embraced, the cut-off are welcomed, and joy overflows. A Divine Appointment• God is going out of His way in pursuit of the Ethiopian Eunuch through Philip. A Spiritual Pilgrimage• This Ethiopian Eunuch's longing for hope is riddled with pain. A Gospel Breakthrough• In Jesus, this Ethiopian Eunuch is fully welcomed. Takeaways:• The Gospel is for you.• Jesus is our way in.• “What prevents me from being baptized?”
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