COP 2016 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 16

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 16 – SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 17, 2016

TOPIC: GOD SPEAKS THROUGH THE BIBLE AND THE CHURCH

Main Text: Acts 18:24-28

Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:11-12 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.

Introduction

The Bible is God’s manual for life. Christians believe that it is the infallible Word of God. It therefore forms the basis of our practices and doctrines. God speaks to us on sensitive issues through the Bible. The Bible guides us in our marriage, finances, relationship with others, our jobs and even how to treat our enemies. It is important for us to know that, going to Church is not for us to have grand weddings, meet friends and associates, get a befitting burial among other social reasons. Rather, we go to church to receive the Word of God that will impact our lives. In today’s study, we will take a look at how God uses the Bible and the Church to speak to believers.

Discussion Questions

1. How was Apollos described in Acts 18:24?

2. What form of instruction did Apollos receive? Acts 18:25a

3. What was Apollos’ shortcoming? Acts 18:25b

4. How did Apollos help the church in Achaia? Acts 18:27-28

5. How does God use the Bible and the Church to speak to you?

Conclusion

Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Teachers and Pastors are called by God to sharpen believers and provide a firm direction for their faith. Apollos was a man who could speak with fervour and teach accurately. However, he only knew about the baptism of John. Priscilla and Aquila taught him and he became a greater asset to the Church in Achaia. When God through His appointed leaders provide directions for the Church, we should know that God can also speak to us through the Church and accept the directions He gives.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2016 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 16 – SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 17, 2016

ACTIVITY: SERMON DISCUSSION / PASTORAL CARE GROUPINGS & VISITATION

On this day, members could share the sermon heard in church, consider how to implement them practically and pray. Members could then meet their pastoral care leader or visit one another.

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