June 10, 2018
Pastor Jeff Struecker
Sermon Notes
Acts 14:19-20
Some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and when they won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead. 20 After the disciples gathered around him, he got up and went into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.
I. Expect opposition
Acts 14:19
Some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and when they won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead.
II. Endure persecution
Acts 14:20
After the disciples gathered around him, he got up and went into the town.
III. Keep moving forward
Acts 14:20
The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.
Next Steps
• I have knocked myself down by my own sin. Today, I asked Jesus to forgive me and change me for the first time.
– Life has knocked me down lately. Pray for me to trust Jesus for the strength to get back up again.
+ I will not let anything stand between me and serving Jesus this week.
Discussion Questions
- What is the difference between getting knocked down and tripping over your own feet?
- Agree or disagree: We live in a world where everyone will get knocked down regularly. If you agree, why does our world function this way?
- Have you ever been ridiculed because of your faith? How did you respond?
a. Read Matthew 5:11. Do we in the U.S. have any right to not expect ridicule?
b. How do you rejoice when being insulted or assaulted for your faith? - Which is worse: when you get knocked down and you don’t get back up, or letting getting knocked down get you off track? Explain your answer.
- Read Mark 4:17. Is someone who falls away because of persecution genuinely a Christian? Explain your answer.
- Pray for Jesus to help you overcome the challenges of this week.
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