Acts: The Spread of the Gospel

This study is taken from John MacArthur's "Acts: The Spread of the Gospel." My prayer and goal for this devo is that we will learn more about how the early church laid the foundation for what we possess today, and that we would allow God to use us to turn our world upside for Him!

This will be an exciting journey, so encourage others to join you! I'm looking forward to the interaction we will have on this blog as we study the book of Acts!

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Friday, August 1, 2008

The Son is Up! - Part 3 - Devo for 08/02/08

Reading
John 20:19-31

Responsive Questions
1. What can we learn from Jesus' encounter with Thomas about helping people who have doubts about the Christian message?
2. On what evidence do you base your belief that Jesus rose from the dead?
3. Is believing that Jesus rose from the dead as important as believing that he died on the cross for our sins? Explain why or why not.
4. John tells us why he has written his Gospel in verses 30 and 31. Of all the "miraculous signs" John has included, which have been most convincing to you, and why?

Applying Chapter 20 in Your Life
Mary Magdalene wanted to hold on to Jesus, but Jesus sent her on a mission to tell others that he was alive. Who is someone you can tell about Jesus and his resurrection? Make a plan to talk with that person this week. Ask God to give you an opportunity to share the message.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

responsive questions:

1.that we need to show them scripture to proove it to them.

2.the bible said he did, and i just have faith that Jesus did die and rise from the dead.

3.yes. well because Jesus had to die if he was gonna be risen from the dead, i mean u cant just rise from the dead if you havent died so it is as inportant, and also by dieing on the cross Jesus showed how much he loved us, and by rising again he gave us a way to go to heaven with him when we die forever.

4.when jesus appered at the house the desciples were in because he could have just knocked on the door and came in but he didnt he like umm *poofed* (i guess u could say) in.

Anonymous said...

John 20:19-31

Responsive Questions
1. What can we learn from Jesus' encounter with Thomas about helping people who have doubts about the Christian message?

To give them solid proof from the bible and scripture of the Christian faith!

2. On what evidence do you base your belief that Jesus rose from the dead?

From what the Scriptures tell me. FAITH. AND there's even HISTORIC EVIDANCE!!
TAKE THAT ATHIESTS!!!

3. Is believing that Jesus rose from the dead as important as believing that he died on the cross for our sins? Explain why or why not.

They are both the same really. He died for our sins which is important to the Christian faith but indeed Him rising from the dead is what truly gives us the carnal showing of what God will do with us threw his spirit.

4. John tells us why he has written his Gospel in verses 30 and 31. Of all the "miraculous signs" John has included, which have been most convincing to you, and why?

The sign he gave Thomas. he allowed him to touch the entrances where the nails wen threw his hands and where the spear pierced his ribs. thats just incredible.
and... that he always told them or gave them peace. "peace unto you" and thats what God gives us to threw his word.

Anonymous said...

resopsise questions

1.we need to show them god word.

2.the bibile said thathe rose from the dead and the bible does not lie

3.they are both importan because if jesus did not die for are sins then we would not be forgiven and if he didnot raise from the dead then he wouldnotbe able to go to heaven.

4.when jesus got to his home the dispcles were in him house.

Anonymous said...

1.that people have doubts but we can show them God's word and encourage them.

2.The Bible and what it says.

3.yes becuase you can't only believe that died on the cross but that he also rose again from the dead after he deis for our sins. i would want to know the whole thing.


4.well i can't think of one only but all of them are amazing.

Anonymous said...

1. because can show them this passage so we can help them understand what was happening and to show them other passage that talk about it or whatever they are going though.

2. the Bible because the Bible says he did and i believe that he did.

3. yes because if he did not die on the cross he would not have been buried and if he did not raise from the dead we could not see him in heaven someday.

4. that Thomas believed after he saw but we believe before we see.

Anonymous said...

1.we need to show them Gods word.

2.the bible said that he rose from the dead and the bible does not lie

3.they are both important because if Jesus did not die for are sins then we would not be forgiven and if he did not raise from the dead then he would not be able to go to heaven.

4.when Jesus got to his home the dispcles were in him house.