02
Oct '19

The Generous Church
02
Oct '19

The Generous Church
When you think of a church what comes to mind? Maybe it is a building that you go to weekly to worship with other believers. Maybe you think of a group of believers in Acts that turned the world upside down after Jesus’ the day of Pentecost. Maybe you think of a group of people that gather in a home and study the Bible together.
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02
Oct '19

Following Paul’s Example – Bible Study Guide
02
Oct '19

A Generous Life
Week 1 – Following Paul’s Example
Bible Study Guide
Pray: Begin this time in prayer, confessing any sins you can recall, thanking the Lord for the gift of His Word, and asking for His Spirit to guide your study.
MEMORIZE: Acts 20:35 – Write it out to get your memorization started.
OBSERVE: Acts 20:17-35
- Write down any observations you have in this passage (i.e. people, places, repeated words, key terms, etc.).
- List the ways Paul lived his life as an example for the church leaders to follow.
Interpret: Acts 20:17-35
- Paul says in verse 18 that he “lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia.” Why does Paul make it a point to stress that he lived among them?
- What does Paul mean by verse 24 when he says that he does not give value to his life? In what does Paul see the value for his life?
- Read Ezekiel 33:1-6. How does this relate to Paul’s words in verse 26? How is Paul “innocent of the blood of all”?
- Paul points out in verse 33 that he lived a life free from coveting things. Why is coveting someone else things such a bad thing? (see Exodus 20:17, Ephesians 5:5, Colossians 3:5)
- Paul mentions in verse 35 that Jesus says “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” How does this compare to Jesus’ outlining a person who is blessed in Matthew 5:3-12?
Apply: Acts 20:17-35
- Why do you think God “gave” His Son? What did the Son give? Was it a willing gift?
- What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s sermon?
- What is the best way to “help the weak”? List one way you can do that this week.