By Dr. Mark Scott When it comes to evangelism it is far better to build bridges than erect barriers. God called his church in the book of Acts to intentionally break down barriers. God’s ultimate plan is to unite all things (people especially) under the headship of Christ (Ephesians 1:9, 10). Some people are geographically […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text Acts 8:26-39 1. With whose story do you personally relate more—Philip or the Ethiopian? Why? 2. Why do you think the Lord called Philip to leave a fruitful ministry in a Samaritan city and travel […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. When have you been fooled by something (or someone) that was counterfeit, fake, or artificial? Read Acts 8:9-24. 2. Who would you compare Simon to and why? Harry Potter (wizard) Harry Houdini (magician) Larry Page (Google’s CEO) Benny Hinn (preacher/healer) 3. What was the issue regarding these new Samaritan believers […]
By David Faust We don’t know the name of the chariot-rider who rolls across the scene in Acts chapter 8, but we know a lot about him: • He was a prominent government leader, presumably well-off and well-educated, “an important official in charge of all the treasury” for the queen of Ethiopia (Acts 8:27). • He […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Distribute pieces of paper and ask group members to list as many organized professional, club, sport, and group activities they can think of that they have participated in during their lifetime (some examples are band, 4-H, labor union, sports team, Rotary club, ladies Bible study, PTO, and so on). When […]
