Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
Lesson Two Handout - The Heart Is the Target
In Acts 13, we get a glimpse of the missionary “tactics” of Paul and Barnabas. They go to the synagogue and preach the “word of the Lord.” By Jesus’ death and resurrection in place of sinners, God provided salvation for anyone who will believe. Though some believe and some reject, God uses that message to produce growth. God grows the church as we share the gospel of Jesus Christ with all people.
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
Lesson One Handout - Do We Really Need Help
The success of the mission of the church is not dependent on tactics or methods. In Acts 13, we see clearly that the advance of the gospel to all people is generated by the Holy Spirit. He is the key. Listen to consider how the Holy Spirit works through the church to accomplish God's mission - and how you can share in the "success" of God's mission.
Lesson Seven Handout - Jesus in the Old Testament
Lesson Eight Handout - For Whom Is the Promise and the Call?
In response to some crushing defeats, the church turns to God in prayer, looking to the sovereign hand of God. They learn they can trust God’s sovereign hand, even through defeat. Listen to see how the sovereign hand of God builds His church for His glory.
God’s grace is not something that can be earned. As we have studied the past few weeks, "grace" means unmerited favor. We must trust the Lord Jesus both to receive grace and to minister His grace to others, just as the early church did in Antioch.
Lesson Seven Handout - Repentance - What Is It and Why It Matters
Are we ready to respond to unfair criticism and persecution in a way that brings glory to God? Listen to learn how to reflect God’s grace and glorify God as we study Acts 11 and Peter’s response to unfair criticism.
Lesson Six Handout - Adam’s Original Sin and Jesus’ Divine Righteousness
Lesson Six Handout - The Pieces of the Acts 2:38 Puzzle
In Acts 10, God destroys our prejudice with the glorious truths of the gospel. God is not partial. The gospel is for everyone - and everyone needs the gospel. Because God is not partial, everyone who trusts in the gospel of Jesus Christ will be saved.
Lesson Five Handout - Jesus’ Relationship with the Holy Spirit
Lesson Five Handout - Why Calling on the Name of the Lord is for the Saved
In Acts 10:1-23, God is at work arranging a special meeting. Through this meeting, we learn that God invites everyone to salvation through the gospel of Jesus Christ. No partiality. Those who have been welcomed in are to extend the same gospel welcome to others.
Lesson Four Handout - Jesus’ Humility in the Kenosis
Lesson Four Handout - Was Joel 2 Fulfilled at Pentecost
As we see His works and share them, the Lord Jesus stimulates repentance and faith in us and others. Join us Sunday to consider how the Lord Jesus is still at work, and how that multiplies the disciples in repentance and faith.