CPC Discussions: “When Love Comes to Town” Acts 16:13-40 Rev. Chris Smith

Sunday, July 5, 2020

“When Love Comes to Town” Acts 16:13-40 Rev. Chris Smith

Sermon Discussion Questions

1) In this passage, we read about Paul and Silas and their continued efforts to spread the gospel. Who are the 3 people that God meets and uses to spread this good news?

2) What do we see Paul and Silas doing in this passage? How do they respond to the events in Acts 16?

3) In this text, we see believers participating and engaging with others for the sake of the gospel. Sometimes we are disengaged or distracted from sharing the gospel. What causes us to be disengaged?

4) When we find ourselves tempted to disengage with relationships around us, what are we quick to run to to repair it? How do we battle our cynicism?

5) What does hospitality look like in this passage? How can the love of Christ change us?

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Seven Tips For Staying On Track

1. Read through the Bible together with other people.

2. There will be some passages that you may not find interesting and / or difficult to read. Remember 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as you read these passages: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped for every good work." Ask yourself why God spoke this particular passage, and how it is profitable to you.

3. Do the whole reading for each day, but look for a "best thought" for each day - something you can ponder the rest of the day, a verse to memorize, something memorable.

4. As you come the Word each morning, ask God to open your eyes to the wonders found in his word.

5. Let your prayers for others flow out of what you read. Pray and read Scripture. After you read a passage, pray that passage for yourself and for others.

6. Some readings will be long and some short. Take advantage of shorter passages by reading them carefully, reflecting, asking questions, praying for answers, engage.

7. Look for ways you can practically live out what you're reading. James 1:22, "But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."

*The above is taken from Stephen Witmer, http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/12/29/two-year-bible-reading-plan/