Seven Last Words of the Church (Study Guide)
“Seven Last Words of the Church”
Sermon Study Guide for February 11, 2018
Scripture: Acts 10:9-23
- Peter and the Vision
“No, Lord” - John 13:8-9
Unclean…
Cornelius
2. Our Story
Our Mission…
Seven last words…
Hope of the world…
3. Looking Forward by Looking Back
a. Prayer
b. Purpose
c. Budget
d. Erosion
Isaiah 43:1-3
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- When have you, like Peter, been reluctant to move where God was obviously moving?
- What would it mean if the church started acting like we are the hope of the world?
- What difference does it make when a church decides to pray together?
- What do you understand to be our purpose as a church?
- Do you give to pay the bills or to see ministry happen? How are the two interlinked? What difference does each perspective make in our attitude toward giving?
- How do we work against slow erosion in the life of the church? When have you experienced your spiritual life eroding?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Acts 10:1-23
Tuesday - Acts 10:24-48
Wednesday - Isaiah 43:1-13
Thursday - Isaiah 43:14-28
Friday - John 13:1-17
Saturday - Proverbs 29:18
Resources for Vision
Kibbey, Sue Nilson. Floodgates. Abingdon, 2016.
Rainer, Thom. Autopsy of a Deceased Church. B&H Books, 2014.
Slaughter, Mike. Dare to Dream. Abingdon, 2013.
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