Acts: Part 2
The Gospel Gets to Work!
Mike Smith
September 17, 2023

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The Gospel Gets to Work!

Mike Smith
September 17th, 2023
Acts 1:8; Mark 1:14-15; Acts 13:1-49

“After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” —Mark 1:14–15 (CSB)

“The Gospel is the announcement that in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the triune God, the God of Israel, has acted decisively to reconcile the world to Himself.” —Jeremy Begby

For some, the Gospel is a

Reveal Answer
of a greater
Reveal Answer
. Acts 13:1-12
For some, the Gospel is the
Reveal Answer
of a greater
Reveal Answer
. Acts 13:28-39
For some, the Gospel is an
Reveal Answer
into a greater
Reveal Answer
.Acts 13:44-49

“When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honored the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed. The word of the Lord spread through the whole region.” —Acts 13:48-49 (CSB)

For everyone, the

Reveal Answer
is
Reveal Answer
.
And that is why we must share it with others. Acts 1:8

CP Group Questions

  1. This Sunday, Mike spoke on how the “Gospel is greater.” Is there anything from his message that stuck out to you?

  2. Reflecting on Acts 13:1-12, where the Gospel was shown as a demonstration of power: Can you think of a time when God’s intervention was so undeniable in your life that it left you, or those around you, in awe? Describe that experience. (Remember: it’s ok to disagree on this one).

  3. Acts 13:28-39 speaks to the Gospel as the declaration of a profound truth. The world is filled with various “truths.” In your journey, have you ever found it challenging to hold onto the Gospel as the ultimate truth? How did you navigate this?

  4. In Acts 13:44-49, we’re reminded of the Gospel as an invitation into a deeper relationship. How has your relationship with God evolved as you’ve grown in understanding the Gospel? Were there any turning points?

  5. If the Gospel is an invitation, how should we respond when we feel distant or detached from God? Can you recall a time you felt this way and how you overcame it?

  6. As we understand that different people resonate with different aspects of the Gospel (power, truth, relationship), how can this knowledge shape our approach when sharing the Gospel with others?