The second chapter of Acts reveals many positive qualities for today’s church to imitate. But do you ever consider what Christ’s first-century followers had to do without? What They Didn’t Have They had no elaborate church buildings, so they met in public spaces and private homes. They didn’t have paved parking lots for their donkeys […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What comes to mind when you hear the word pioneer? What are some benefits of pioneering, breaking new ground, pushing the envelope? What risks are involved? 2. When have you pushed yourself to leave your personal comfort zone? Was it worth it? Would […]
On the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 God turned a new page in human history. Atonement for sin had been accomplished through Jesus’ death on the cross. The resurrection of Christ from the dead had given assurance that Jesus’ death was effectual. The ascension of Christ announced Christ’s sovereignty over the enemy. Everything was […]
The world’s largest inland sea links Europe with Africa and the Middle East, tying together the influential cultures of Rome, Greece, Israel, and Egypt. The ancients called it Mediterranean, from the Latin mediterraneus (“midland”)—medius (“middle”) plus terra (“land, earth”). The ancients thought of the Mediterranean as the “sea in the middle of the earth.” The […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Who is your favorite superhero? Every superhero has an origin story—the tale of how that hero gained special powers. How do origin stories help explain everything that follows in the life of a hero? 2. What is your origin story? Tell about events […]
