Pulpit Curriculum
August 7th – Aug 13th, 2022
Verse of the Week
Acts 26:22-23 (ESV)
22 “To this day I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass: 23 that the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.””
Going Deeper
Review Acts 25:1 – Acts 26:32
1a) In Acts 25 & 26 we see God yet again working behind the scenes to protect Paul’s life. In what ways have you sensed God working behind the scenes to either preserve your life or direct you path?
1b) How does God’s sovereignty give us confidence even when non-believers are in power and control? How can the sovereignty of God affect the decisions of our leaders?
2a) Read Acts 25:9-10. In what ways might God’s ‘delays’ be seen as opportunities for us?
2b) Does trusting God mean that we do nothing in difficult circumstances? What should we be doing while putting our hope in God?
3a) Read Acts 26:9-18. How does God use various circumstances in our lives to bring us to Christ?
3b) List five verses that believers can turn to when we are faced with persecution and our faith is under fire. Commit one of these verses to memory this week.
Assess Your Life
1) How would you rate your ability to remain steadfast when your faith is under fire?
a) My faith is weak and I struggle when my faith is under fire.
b) I am unsure how to remain steadfast during these times.
c) I occasionally am able to remain steadfast during trying times.
d) I am becoming more comfortable with my ability to remain steadfast during trying times.
e) I am confident in my ability to remain steadfast when my faith is under fire.
2) What factors may be hindering your ability to remain steadfast when your faith is under fire?
Application
1 What actions are you taking to improve your ability to remain steadfast when your faith is under fire?
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2 Of the list above, which one(s) will you be intentional about working on this week?
I will ask
Sermon Main Points
As believers we must:
Choose To Follow Jesus Daily
Put Your Hope in God
Keep your faith firmly rooted
Stay True to the Mission
Nothing should deter a believer from following the path of obedience which God has revealed to him. —Derek A. Ward
4 Ways To Keep your faith rooted
- Learn to be instructed (Colossians 2:7)
- Keep good company (Psalm 1:1)
- Delight in God’s Word (Psalm 1:2)
- Meditate on Scripture (Psalm 1:3)
5 Day Study Plan
Use the Inductive Bible Study method to study these scriptures this week and remember to share with someone else.
Follow these steps
1. Observe the text. (What does the text say?)
2. Interpret the text. (What does the text mean?)
3. Apply the text. (What can I do as a result of what I have learnt?)
Day 1 - Matthew 5:10-12
Day 2 - Matthew 5:44
Day 3 - 2 Corinthians 12:10
Day 4 - Romans 8:35-37
Day 5 - Romans5:3-5
For best results, this content should be read and prepared privately and then disccussed in your small group or with family / friends. We were not created to do life alone - get connected with a small group and grow together.
Harvest Bible Chapel Barbados - 2022