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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 36
September 11, 2022
Week 36 Day 1: To Preach Fearlessly ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did the apostles, being filled with Holy Spirit, preach?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Peter preached again and about five thousand men believed.
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Facing the high priest, Peter fearlessly spoke of Jesus as the only way to Salvation.
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All believers prayed together were filled with Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
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God’s grace worked in all believers that they shared everything they had and there were no needy persons among them.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Jesus is the corner stone and sets standard for all believers to follow. Do I often reflect my own conduct upon the examples set by Jesus?
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Fidelity -It is a unique characteristic of early church that all things were shared. Would I assist financially those who are struggling in their livelihood even if it means lowering my own comfort level?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 36 Day 2: God is Unstoppable ⇧ ⇩
Question
Where would the early church go when it faced deception, imprisonment, and complaints?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The outcome of deceiving the Holy Spirit puts our hearts in awe and fear.
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The Lord enabled the apostles to perform many signs and wonders. More men and women believed and added to their numbers. Those who were sick or tormented by impure spirits were healed.
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Prosecution could not stop the apostles. To the opposite, they were encouraged and preach more.
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A Pharisee named Gamaliel wisely asked others not to fight against God.
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As disciples increased in number, the needs of church grew. So, seven were chosen to “wait on table.”
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God rather than human beings!” Have I obeyed human beings due to peer pressure for my conduct in work or life?
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Fidelity - Gamaliel wisely pointed out what comes from God cannot be stopped. Have I been oblivious of God’s hand behind the scene due to my ignorance, perspective, or personal interest? Let me humble myself and seek God’s will often.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 36 Day 3: Aspects of Angel ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Stephen proclaim Jesus until martyred?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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God enabled Stephen to perform wonders and signs but he was falsely accused for blasphemy.
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Filled with Holy Spirit, Stephen declared to those in Sanhedrin that they were living in sin just like their ancestors, always resisted the Holy Spirit, prosecuted prophets, betrayed and murdered the Righteous One.
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Stephen martyred.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Stephen, falsely accused by all, had shown us the aspects of angel. As a follower of Jesus and the light and salt of the world, do I reflect God’s glory?
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Fidelity - Before being martyred, Stephen asked God to forgive those who falsely accused him. Would I pray for those who are against my faith? Can I forgive them?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 36 Day 4: Scattered to Preach ⇧ ⇩
Question
What changes to the church came about from persecutions?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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All disciples except the apostles were scattered from Jerusalem.
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Philip preached in Samaria and baptized an Ethiopian eunuch.
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Saul on the way to Damascus hunting for disciples was met by Jesus Christ.
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Ananias was sent by the Holy Spirit to put his hand on Saul. Saul regained his eyesight and was converted.
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Saul preached to the Jews to prove Jesus is Christ.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Philip was able to explain the scripture to the Ethiopian eunuch and baptized him for he followed the guidance of Holy Spirit. We won’t hear God’s calling and walk with Him if we don’t give ourselves up to be close to Him and used by Him. Do I often seek for His presence? Am I willing to be a vessel of His?
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Community - Even for Saul, a person whose only goal was to wipe out the disciples, could be turned around by God and become His vessel. Pray to the Lord to open my eyes, my mind, to grant me faith to preach to those who stand in the way of truth!
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Fidelity - Ananias heard the Holy Spirit’s calling and put his hand on Saul who was infamous for his persecution of the disciples. Am I willing to let the Holy Spirit lead me serve in areas I don’t have the courage to? Pray to the Lord to strengthen me when I have little faith!
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 36 Day 5: Onto the Gentiles ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did the gospel spread to the Gentiles?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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By Jesus’ name, Peter healed a paralyzed and raised a dead.
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Peter was led by the Holy Spirit to preach gospel to Cornelius, a Gentile. Holy Spirit poured onto the Gentiles for the first time.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Cornelius appeared to be a perfect man for he was devoting, God-fearing, gave generously to those in need, and prayed to God regularly. However perfect in our eyes, he still needed salvation from Jesus! We are often being self-righteous for our good conducts and become judgmental of others. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to remind me, to show me the not-so-pretty side of myself.
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Fidelity - Jews consider the Gentiles as impure, unclean, and unworthy to be associated with. But, led by the Holy Spirit, Peter was willing to go into their house to preach gospel to them. Are there people around me need to hear the gospel? Pray and ask God to help me surrender myself, to rid of all my prejudices, to see their needs, and preach gospel to them.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 36 Day 6: Flourishing of Gospel ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did the church reach unit on the question of gospel to the Gentiles?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Peter explained how the Holy Spirit went into the Gentiles so that everyone understood that God’s salvation is for the Gentiles as well as the Jews.
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Gospel spread to Antioch and a great number of Gentiles believed and turned to the Lord. Barnabas co-worked with Paul for a year, taught and brought up a great number of disciples.
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Led by an Angel, Peter escaped from prison miraculously.
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James executed, Peter imprisoned, Herod eaten by worms as he did not give glory to God.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Herod executed James and imprisoned Peter to please the Jews. Am I doing anything to please people but against God’s will? Pray and ask God to help me to put Him first.
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Fidelity - Barnabas, filled with Holy Spirit, was quite reputable in Jerusalem’s church. However, he was not arrogant but valued Paul’s gifts and invited him to co-work together. Am I humble when I serve? Do I value my co-workers’ gifts and repect their strengths?