Scripture: Luke 17:11-19. 1 Thess 5:18

Introduction: Giving thanks in all circumstances is God’s will

1. Thanksgiving is an individual act
2. Thanksgiving is a demonstration of one’s feeling of unworthiness
3. Thanksgiving is a choice of priorities
4. Thanksgiving is the secret to being blessed

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Introduction: Happiness and Joy are fundamentally different

1. Joy springs from the inner being; happiness from outside causes

2. Joy is eternal; Happiness is Temporary
a. This is Good News of Great Joy that Overcome Fear
b. This is Good News of Great Joy about Redemptive Grace
c. This is Good News of Great Joy about Peace and Joy

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Scripture Passage: Acts 15:36-16:10

OUTLINE

1. A New Team 15:36-41
a. Barnabas’ Conviction: People-oriented ministry
b. Paul’s Conviction: Task-oriented ministry

2. A New Helper 16:1-5

3. A New Direction 16:6-8
a. The Holy Spirit’s Prohibition
b. The Macedonian Vision

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS

1. Who was the reason for Paul and Barnabas’ argument? Why? In your opinion, who was right and who was wrong?

2. Did The Lord do anything with regards to this issue?

3. Why did Paul allow Timothy to be circumcised?

4. What should we do when the Holy Spirit keeps us from doing something that is in accordance with the Truth?

5. What is the Macedonian vision? What long-term impact did this vision have?

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Outline

1. Do not be used by Satan as an instrument to attack the church 15:1-2

2. Do not concede that which should e contended; do not contend that which may be conceded 15:1-2

3. Be receptive as you debate with others 15:6-21

4. Do not insist on what can be compromised; do not compromise that which must be insisted on 15:19-21

Small Group Discussions

1. From your experience or observation, have you ever seen or heard of a believer becoming a tool of Satan? Please share.

2. Under what circumstances have you refuses to concede when you could have, or conceded when you should have contended?

3. How can we have a receptive attitude when debating with others?

4. What are the guiding principles for when we may or may not make compromises? What does it mean to abstain from pollution by idols and from sexual immorality? Can we make compromises regarding these things?

5. Why did the Jerusalem Church require the Gentile believers to abstain from eating blood? Why? What does this have to do with salvation?

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OUTLINE

1. Fifth Stop : Iconium 14:1-7
– prepare to face spiritual divisions
– try to avoid trouble

2. Sixth Stop: Lystra 14:8-20
– One Miracle
– Two Responses

3. Seventh Stop: Derbe 14:21

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS

1. What is the 5th station of Paul’s missionary journey? What spiritual lessons can be learned from it?

2. Where is the sixth station of Paul’s missionary journey? How is this miracle similar to the miracle that happened in Acts 3 at the Beautiful Gate? How are they different?

3. This miracle brought on two responses. What are they? What is the spiritual significance of each response?

4. Where is the 7th stop of Paul’s missionary journey? What spiritual lessons can be learned from it?

5. What insights have you gained from Paul’s experiences during his 1st missionary journey

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Passage: Acts 13:14-52

A. Fourth Stop: Pisidian Antioch

1. One Message v.14-43
a. Jesus Christ is the Promised Messiah in the Old Testament v.17-25
b. Jesus Christ Rising from the Dead Proved that He is the Messiah v.26-37
c. Jesus Christ is the Only Way for Justification v.38-41
d. Two Results v.42-43

2. One Decision v.44-52
a. Because of humility, the Gentiles were able to accept
b. Because of jealousy, the Jews Rejected

Small Group Discussions

1. Where was the fourth station of Paul’s Missionary Journey?

2. Paul shared a message. What was the central thought and content of Paul’s message?

3. What was the result of the preaching of this message?

4. What made Paul and Barnabas turn and decide to share the gospel to the Gentiles?

5. What spiritual lessons can we learn from this?

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Scripture Passage: Acts 13:4-14

OUTLINE

1. First Stop: Salamis in Cyprus – Mission Work Begins in One’s Homeland Acts 13:4-5

2. Second Stop: Paphos in Cyprus – Satan’s Scheme: Deception Acts 13:6-12
a. Satan’s messengers come disguised as sons of light
b. Satan’s messengers are out of oppose of Truth

3. Third Stop: Perga in Pamphylia – Departure Acts 13:13-14

QUESTIONS FOR SMALL GROUPS

1 What were the 7 places Paul went to during his first missionary journey?

2. Where was their stop? Why did Barnabas and Paul choose that place as their first stop? What spiritual lesson can we learn from it? Which place should be the first stop for our gospel work?

3. Where was their second stop? What happened in that place? How should we confront Satan’s deception? What spiritual lesson can be learned from it?

4. Where was their third stop? What happened there? Why did such a thing happen? What was the result? What spiritual lesson can be learned from it?

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