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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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Apostles of the Church - Part 5 - Devo for 09/04/2009

Reading
Acts 3:1-5:42

Going Deeper
Later on, the apostle Paul helped to define more clearly what a leader in the church should look like. Read Titus 1:5-9.

Exploring the Meaning
1. Compare the requirements for church leaders that Paul gives in Titus with the leadership example set by the apostles in Acts 3-5.

2. When is it acceptable (or even right) for a believer to disobey the civil authorities?
(Verses to consider: Romans 13:1-7; Daniel 6:4-10)

3. Acts 5:1-11 contains a sobering warning against sin in the church. Why do you think God's judgment came so swiftly on Ananias and Sapphira? What are the implications of this event for the church today?
(Verses to consider: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18; 15:7; 23:23-36)
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