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!

The devos will differ in format from day to day, but two things are constant: 1) a daily reading, and 2) additional Scripture passages that are in bold. Be sure to read any and all of the readings/bold verses that appear so that you can see the full picture of what is taught that day.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Joseph's Early Years - Dreamer of Dreams - Devo for 09/06/08

Reading
Genesis 37:5-11

Thoughts
Dreams and visions were God's way of speaking to His believers before He gave His written Word, the Bible. God spoke to and through the Patriarchs - men God chose to lead His people. The first was Abraham. God spoke to him, encouraging him to leave his homeland and head for Canaan, the land promised to his descendents. (Genesis 12) Isaac was next. God spoke to him warning him not to go to Egypt during a famine. (Genesis 26) Jacob was the third Patriarch. God called him Israel after they wrestled. (Genesis 28:12) Now we have God speaking to Joseph. God put His hand of approval on Joseph giving him a glimpse of his future rule over his family which may have been a promise that kept Joseph from giving up through the years of slavery and prison.

Questions
1. How does God speak to us today?
2. When and where do you sit down and let God speak to you each day?
3. Have you ever read the Bible through from Genesis to Revelation?

God's Word has specific answers to specific questions and problems. Here are the list of choices to place with the questions below: 1 John, Philippians, James 3, 1 Corinthians 13

1. Where would you read if you want to learn about true love?
2. Where would you read if you want to understand true joy?
3. Where would you read if you want to study the tongue?
4. Where would you read to understand assurance of salvation?

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

questions:

1.through His word,i think He's also like that little voice inside our head that tells us not to do something when we are about to do wrong.

2.after i read my Bible at night and i pray and then i sit in silence and listen to God in my room.

3.no...i mean parts through it but not the whole Bible.

4.like the romans road or like John 3:15-17.

Anonymous said...

1.Through the Bible.

2.I sit on the couch and read the Bible and pray.

3.not quite yet

Anonymous said...

questions
1.through the Bible.
2.during devos online.
3.no i havent.


1.corinthians 13.
2.1 John.
3.james 3.
4.philippians.

Anonymous said...

1. through the bible.
2. in the morning when i wake up on my bed and at night before i go to bed and also when ever i am having a hard time i just sit down and pray to God.
3. no but i really want to just to see how God used his Son.

1. corinthians 13
2. 1 John
3. james 3
4. Philippians

Anonymous said...

1. though his Bible
2. in the morning before school
3. no i have read parts of the Bible

1. Corinthians 13.
2. 1 John.
3. James 3.
4. Philippians

Anonymous said...

1.through his word
2.when I do my devos or are praying
3.no, not the whole thing

1.1 Corithians 13
2.1 John
3.James
4.Philippians

Anonymous said...

1. Through his word (the bible).
2. Usually in my room.
3. No.

- 1 Corinthians 13
- Philippians
-James 3
- 1 John

Anonymous said...

-through the Bible and the Holy Spirit
-I usually go to my room,where I can be by myself.
-No

1.1 Corinthians 13
2.Philipians
3.James 3
4.1 John

Anonymous said...

1.his god's word
2.during devos
3.not yet

1.corinthians 13
2.1 John
3.james
4.philippians