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Lesson Eight Handout: Know 2: Getting to Know People and Discovering Where Change Is Needed
In Acts 17:16-34, Paul is grieved by the way the city of Athens is gripped by idolatry. Immediately he begins to preach Jesus, the crucified and risen Savior. His message is crucial for us today! Only Jesus can save us from our idolatry. Turn from idols and trust in Jesus, the crucified and risen Savior.
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
Lesson Seven Handout: Know 1: Getting to Know People and Discovering Where Change Is Needed
Lesson Seven Handout - Philippians 2:12-18
God is still at work today, turning the world upside down. Except, it may not be how you'd expect. In Acts 17, we see how God uses something very simple - the faithful explanation of the Word of the crucified and risen Savior - to turn the world upside down.
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
Lesson Six Handout: Love 2: Building Relationships in Which God’s Work Will Thrive
Have you ever lost hope? Have you ever felt like there was no way out? Is there any hope? Yes. In fact, we have a Living Hope. We preach the message of a crucified and risen Savior. Trust in the power of the crucified and risen Savior Jesus.
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
Lesson Five Handout - Love 1: Building Relationships in Which God’s Work Will Thrive
Lesson Five Handout - Philippians 2:1-4
Even Paul and Barnabas, in Acts 15:46-16:10, fall into conflict. They let their ministry desires rule them. But God's grace is bigger! God continues to use both of them as they learn to trust God's grace and yield to God's Spirit. Listen to consider what this looks like practically in our lives.
Lesson Four Handout - Philippians 1:12-30
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Lesson Four Handout - Following the Wonderful Counselor
Have I done enough? Am I good enough? Questions like these can trouble our souls and we wonder if we are truly accepted by God. God has made Himself clear - salvation is by grace, not works. Listen to consider what that means for all of us - to be saved by grace, and then to live by grace.
Lesson Three Handout - Philippians 1:1-11
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Lesson Three Handout - Understanding Your Heart Struggle
The threat of discomfort can keep us from doing what God has called us to do. But even when faced with discomfort, maybe even someday faced with tribulation and persecution, we must stay on mission. We must keep proclaiming the gospel!
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Lesson Two Handout - The Heart Is the Target
In Acts 13, we get a glimpse of the missionary “tactics” of Paul and Barnabas. They go to the synagogue and preach the “word of the Lord.” By Jesus’ death and resurrection in place of sinners, God provided salvation for anyone who will believe. Though some believe and some reject, God uses that message to produce growth. God grows the church as we share the gospel of Jesus Christ with all people.