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Weekly Guide：Week 14
April 12, 2020
Week 14 Day 1: Saved through Grace ⇧ ⇩
Question
What decisions did the council in Jerusalem make?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Escaping death, apostles continued to preach gospel to build the disciples.
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Completed the first missionary trip. Apostles described the wonders God had done through them and how Gentiles believed.
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The council in Jerusalem confirmed that salvation comes through God’s grace and stopped enforcing rules that are irrelevant to the faith.
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Began the second missionary trip with Timothy joined.
Meditation: My Story
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Community - Some of the people from Judea wanted the Gentile believers in Antioch to be circumcised or would not recognize them as been saved. Do I have prejudice against believers of different culture background?
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Fidelity - After being almost killed by stoning, Paul continued to preach gospel. What does this remind me where the apostles put gospel preaching at higher priority than their own lives?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 14 Day 2: Spread to Europe ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did the Holy Spirit lead the apostles to bring gospel to Europe?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The Holy Spirit lead the apostles to preach in Europe.
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In Philippi, Lydia was converted near the river. The apostles praised God in prison and the jailer with his family were baptized.
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Many believed in Thessalonica.
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Many received the message with great eagerness in Berea.
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Through the inscription, TO AN UNKNOWN GOD, Paul proclaimed God’s truth.
Meditation: My Story
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Integrity - Although imprisoned, Paul and Silas sang songs praising God and prayed because it was a natural outpouring of their lives that were immersed in Holy Spirit. Can I trust God’s intention is all for my wellbeing even when I’m surrounded by difficulties? Pray and ask God to help me believe Him not just in prosperity, but in adversity, too!
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Fidelity - Despite the distractions everywhere they went, the apostles had always prioritized gospel preaching according to the needs of the unbelievers. How does the way the apostles preached inspire me?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 14 Day 3: I Have Many ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was the effect of gospel in the morally deficient cities such as Corinth and Ephesus?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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A year and half after establishing the church in Corinth, the Lord said: “I have many people in this city.”
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Going through Ephesus marked the completion of the second missionary trip. The third missionary trip started right after.
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Three years into establishing the church in Ephesus, many have repented and the word of God spread widely and grew in power.
Meditation: My Story
- Integrity - Those who practiced sorcery in Ephesus burnt their expensive scrolls in public and turned away from their sinful past. Is there anything lingering in me that shackles me in sins? Pray and ask the Lord to grant me strength to escape from my sins.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 14 Day 4: The Gospel Race ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Paul bid farewell to the elders of the Ephesian church?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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God’s way transforms people’s heart. The business of idol making fell like a rock.
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I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me.
Meditation: My Story
- Integrity - Paul not only preached but lived out a transformed life that endured trials and tribulations. Am I asking God for blessings only but not willing to surrender myself for the gospel?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 14 Day 5: Testimony in Jerusalem ⇧ ⇩
Question
What dangers did Paul face in Jerusalem?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Paul went on to Jerusalem despite dangers.
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Paul stated his repentance and portrayed God’s calling.
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Paul escaped death for his Roman citizenship.
Meditation: My Story
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Integrity - When facing the crowd and his life was threatened, Paul calmly spoke to the crowd for he believed in God that he would be used for His purpose. Let us lean on God and ask Him to transform our lives so that we can have a genuine relationship with God like Paul.
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Fidelity - Persecution gave Paul the chance to testify for the gospel to the crowd. In time of distress, would I see God’s plan and find it as opportunity to testify for the gospel?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 14 Day 6: Stand for Truth ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Paul testify for the truth under the persecution?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Sadducees’ inability to see resurrection proves limitation of human wisdom.
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The sign of Lord’s protection came again. Paul was transferred to Caesarea while the plot to kill him was being planned.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - For God’s truth reveals all fallacies that Paul pointed out the heresy of his accusers even under the great political pressure against him. How should I do more to understand God’s way, the only truth?
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Identity - Even people in high positions such as Felix would be afraid when they hear about righteousness, self-control, and judgement to come. World’s definition of success and status won’t help us in anyway in God’s eternity. The fruit of eternal value comes only from relationship with God.