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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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Back to the Future - Part 6 - Devo for 01/03/2009

Reading
Revelation 1:1-20

Truth for Today
Jesus came the first time in humiliation; He will return in exaltation. He came the first time to die; He will return to judge His enemies. He came the first time to serve; He will return to be served. He came the first time as the suffering servant; He will return as the conquering king. The challenge the book of Revelation makes to every person is to be ready for His return.

Reflecting on the Text
1. Imagine seeing a vision such as John saw. When in your life have you had a profound experience or encounter with the living God? What happened? How were you affected?

2. What does it mean to you that Christ, the Alpha and Omega, the King of kings, loves you and washed away your sins with His blood (v. 2)?

3. How would your life be different (practically and specifically) if you lived each day with a continual expectancy of Christ's return?

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

1. I can't remember right now.
2. that he is every thing anyone can hope for
3. I would not be bad as often as I am. I would be walking beside him as I should be.

Anonymous said...

1. I would have to say it was during camp, God really challenged me to be a better christian and to improve my relationship with him. This experience reall helped me realize my errors and fix some of the problems.

2. It is a great feeling because it makes me realize that the almighty God cares about someone as insignificant as me.

3. I think I would do more for Him knowing that he will soon come.

Anonymous said...

1. Imagine seeing a vision such as John saw. When in your life have you had a profound experience or encounter with the living God? What happened? How were you affected?

Ive had a couple, its always when i need it the most...he always proves me wrong..I LOVE FATHER DONT YOU??!^_^

2. What does it mean to you that Christ, the Alpha and Omega, the King of kings, loves you and washed away your sins with His blood (v. 2)?

he is noe beggining no end, he is ruler of everything and creator.
he is all and he is love and suffered for you to be with him again.

3. How would your life be different (practically and specifically) if you lived each day with a continual expectancy of Christ's return?

i know i would live with alot more caution than we all do now if we were do be honest. i know i would try to control my thoughts and actions ALOT MORE THAN I DO NORMALLY

PS

THANKS FOR THE ANSWER PASTOR JASON
IT CLEARED UP ALOT^_^

THNKS