November 20, 2023
Good News | Acts 28:23-31
With All Boldness
Paul is in chains, but he is still sharing his faith. He creates opportunities to share his faith, takes time for conversations, and is clear about a person’s choice for or against Jesus. Then, the story ends abruptly with a single word of hope: unhindered.
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- Have you ever spoken up about Jesus and had people insult or ridicule you for it?
- How do you feel about the possibility of being insulted or injured for speaking about Jesus?
- Stephen raises the issue of idols. What’s the problem with idols? What idols do people worship in our day?
- Do you have a clear picture of what happens at the end of your life? Yes or no, explain what you believe.
- Does the image of Jesus standing mean anything to you? Do you think this could apply to you?
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Mark 11:1-11 -As Mark’s account of Jesus moves toward the Cross, the Triumphal Entry may seem quiet to us—but for those who had waited centuries, it was electric. The question of the true King wasn’t just Israel’s struggle—it’s still ours today.
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