THE GOSPEL OF REDEMPTION

Acts 8:26-40

The Spirit prepares and prompts people to provide the power of the gospel.

The Spirit prepares people for His mission. (8:26-28)

He prepares people to receive the gospel.

He prepares people to share the gospel.

The Spirit prompts believers to join His mission. (8:29-31)

The more you respond to the Spirit’s promptings, the more sensitive you become to His voice.

The Spirit provides the message of the gospel. (8:32-35)

You don’t need to “sell Jesus.”
You just need to share the gospel.

The Spirit’s power redeems. (8:36-40)

The gospel brings the outsider in.

If sharing the gospel is a divine appointment with divine preparation and carried out through divine power then the only thing that could stop the salvation of souls is that we choose NOT to show up!

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Discussion Guide

Open Up
Have you ever experienced the prompting of the Holy Spirit? If so, how and in what way?

Have you ever been involved with sharing your faith? Did the person respond in faith? Share your story.

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not confident), how confident do you feel in sharing the gospel?

Dig In
Read the following passages and share what they say about the Holy Spirit’s work in our life: John 3:5; 1 Corinthians 12:3,7; Romans 8:11, 13; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Ephesians 1:17.

What are the components necessary for sharing the gospel? How would you share the gospel with someone?

Take some time to read through Isaiah 53. Why was it significant that the Ethiopian was reading this passage from Isaiah? How does this passage point to Jesus?

If you are able, check out this short video that outlines a helpful to share the gospel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYU-a2wIbxc

 
Live Out
Do you know who your ‘Ethiopian’ is? If so, share with the group.

What is a practical thing you can do this week to prepare your heart for the Spirit’s prompting?

Take some time to pray that God will place you in front of someone this week who needs to hear the gospel.