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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