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Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:1-5

 

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Tough Times – Tough Choices

Week #2

 

  1. Things look bad for the early church.

 

Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. – Acts 11:19

 

  1. Difficult circumstances give us great opportunities.

 

Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. – Acts 20-21

 

  1. Even in difficult times… God’s grace still flows.

 

News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. – Acts 11:22-24

 

  1. A name is more than a name.

 

hen Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. – Acts 11:25-26

 

Points To Ponder

 

  1. What is the story behind your given name, surname, or both?

 

  1. Do you use the label Christian, believer, follower of Christ, or another term to describe yourself? Why do you choose it?

 

  1. Do you belong to a church that identifies with a particular tradition or denomination? What does that identification mean to you, if anything?
  2. How do you or your church identify with the global church? Do you have mission partners or sister churches? How do (or how might) those relationships enrich your relationship with Christ?

 

 

 

Homework: Acts 16

 

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