Pay Attention to the Gospel

August 26, 2018 |
Passage: Acts 8:1-25 | Series: | Topic:

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Text: Acts 8:1-25

Main Idea: The mission of Jesus advances as persecution increases and the Christians scatter throughout Judea and Samaria, bringing the transforming power of the gospel with them.

  1. The mission of Jesus advances through supernaturally transformed people. (vs. 1-4)
  2. The focus of the mission of Jesus is the Gospel. (vs. 5-8)
  3. Spiritual conflict is inevitable as the Gospel advances. (vs. 9-24)
  4. The mission of Jesus advances the Gospel intentionality. (vs. 25)

Discussion Questions: Discuss how God's sovereignty in light of the advance of the gospel after Stephen's martyrdom. Can you look back and see how God uses trials to draw and shape you? How does the power of the Gospel transform people? What are some distractions that Christians "pay attention" to that get their focus off the Gospel? Do you get easily distracted? What distracts you? How can you keep your attention on the Gospel? How does the reality of spiritual powers of darkness affect your life? How could you adjust your daily life to be more intentional about proclaiming the Gospel?

Brian Hendry, the Lead Pastor of Providence Church, is passionate about proclaiming the glory of God in the Gospel, and faith that practically applies to all of life. Brian and his wife Lilliana have four children. He also co-founded and led a classical Christian school in San Diego for 17 years. He holds a B.A in Biblical Studies and enjoys reading, good food and coffee, sports, and travel.