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September 12, 2010 Lesson 32
Receiving God’s Encouragement: Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:9-17)
Biblical Truth: God affirmed His presence and sovereignty in Paul’s obedience to God’s mission.
Memory Verse
Acts 18:9–10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep onspeaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attackand harm you, because I have many people in this city.”
Opening Question
How do I respond to giving control of circumstances to God?
IMPORTANT POINTS......
1. God’s vision includes ______(Acts 18:9–11).
2. God’s vision elicits ______(Acts 18:12–13).
3. God’s vision overpowers ______(Acts 18:14–17).
Small Group Discussion Questions......
• How well do you listen to God?
• How do you know that He is speaking?
• How has your faith led to the point of you being wrongly accused or despised?
• How have you experienced God’s presence in times of difficulty?
• How can you strengthen your spiritual life so that you can thrive even when facing tremendous pressure?
Challenge......
Last week you were encouraged to take a “next step” with someone on your Impact List. This week, consider taking another. Here is the background and list of suggested steps: In past studies we’ve developed an Impact List, which is a list of peoplein which we want to work with God to make a spiritual impact on their lives. Here are the steps to spiritual impact: 1) Make your list, 2) Pray daily for God to impact their lives, 3) Develop relationship with them and look for opportunities to share a faith flag (see Going Public with Your Faith), 4) Share your faith story with them, 5) Share the gospel and invite them to receive Christ, 6) Disciple your friend.
Prepare for Next Week......
Lesson:#33 Internal Divisions: The Need for Spiritual Maturity
Study these passages: 1 Cor. 3:1-9, Philippians 4:2–3, Romans 12:16–21, 1 Corinthians 1:10–12
Memory Verse: Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but
be willing toassociate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Resource: Read the five daily lessons in the Ekklesia Student Book, available in The Source for $10. The book covers the remainder of 2010.
Sept. 19
Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to
associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Sept. 12
Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep onspeaking,
do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attackand harm you,
because I have many people in this city.”
Sept. 5
Acts 17:31
…for he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead.
Aug 29
Philippians 1:21
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Aug 22
Acts 16:30-31
He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household."
:::biblical passage: Acts 18:9–17
:::memory verse: Acts 18:9–10 O ne night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on
speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack
and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”
:::table talk question: How do I respond to giving control of circumstances to God?
CONECTED FOR LIFE......
1. God’s vision includes ______(Acts 18:9–11).
2. God’s vision elicits ______(Acts 18:12–13).
3. God’s vision overpowers ______(Acts 18:14–17).
Small Group Discussion Questions......
• How well do you listen to God?
• How do you know that He is speaking?
• How has your faith led to the point of you being wrongly accused or despised?
• How have you experienced God’s presence in times of difficulty?
• How can you strengthen your spiritual life so that you can thrive even when facing tremendous pressure?
Free Thought......
People have a way of becoming what your encourage them to be—not what you nag them to be.
—Scudder N. Parker
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