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Galatians 4:21-31 When have you learned to “be careful what you wish for”? Two Sons, Two Mothers Why did Abraham have two sons? Two Covenants What does this teach us about our relationship to God? Two Ways to Live How can this shape the way we live every day?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 16:11-40 Who, if they came to Christ, would encourage you most? The Moral Businesswoman “The Lord opened her heart“ (v. 14) The Oppressed Slave Girl “It came out that very hour” (v. 18) The Coarse Jailer “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (v. 30)greaterhopemulberry

Galatians 3:15-25 How should we relate to God’s law? The Priority of the Promise Why is God’s covenant based on promise? The Purpose of the Law What is the purpose of the law in God’s covenant? The Person of the Mediator How is God’s covenant secured in Christ?greaterhopemulberry

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Acts 15:1-35 How good are you at handling pressure? The Controversy What is disturbing about false teaching? The Council Why is it best for the Church to come together to address it? The Conclusion How does Christ help the Church overcome trouble?greaterhopemulberry

Galatians 3:1-9 What does it mean for someone to be “bewitched”? The Preaching of the Gospel What had Paul preached to the Galatians? The Hearing of Faith What happened when Paul preached? The Blessing of Abraham What did that mean for them (and us)?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 14:1-28 How do you summarize a successful mission? Speaking Boldly for the Lord What did Paul and Barnabas do on their journey? Poisoned and Darkened Minds What challenges did Paul and Barnabas face on the journey? Committed Them to the Lord What did Paul and Barnabas leave behind on the journey?…

Galatians 2:17-21 What’s the best way to steer between two dangers? The New Life Defined What is the new life in Christ like? The New Life Achieved How was this new life achieved? The New Life Enjoyed How can this new life be enjoyed?greaterhopemulberry

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Acts 13:44-52 When have you experienced peoples’ fickleness? The Reason for Our Mission Why should we share the gospel regardless of opposition? The Hope for our Mission Why should we expect God to work regardless of opposition?greaterhopemulberry

Galatians 2:11-16 When have you been in an awkward situation? What Peter Did What causes us to get out of step with the gospel? How Paul Responded How can we get back in step with the gospel? Why It Matters Why is it important for us to be in step with the gospel?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 13:13-43 Why is it important to have a good strategy? Why God uses preaching What kind of preaching God uses How God uses preachinggreaterhopemulberry

Galatians 1:11-24 When have you been uncertain about something important? Paul before Conversion Why is it impossible for the gospel to come from man? Paul at Conversion How does God make the gospel known? Paul after Conversion What is result of the God-given gospel?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 13:1-12 A voyage set sail from Antioch that changed the world . . . The Missionary Church What is needed from the sending church in missions? The Missionaries Who should be sent as missionaries? The Mission Field How should missionaries expect their work to go?greaterhopemulberry

Galatians 1:1-10 Do you have an “urgent voice”? The Glory of the Gospel What makes the gospel glorious? The Counterfeits of the Gospel How do we distort the gospel? The Reception of the Gospel Why is our reception of the gospel so important?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 12:20-25 King Herod’s wickedness continues . . . King Herod’s Pride and Haughty Spirit Why is power deceiving? King Herod’s Fall and Destruction When is power all consuming? The Word of God Endures Where is true power displayed?greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 7:24-29 When is hearing effective? The House Built on the Sand Where is the instability in your life? The House Built on the Rock How sure is the foundation of your life? The Authority of Jesus Whose teaching matters the most in your life?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 12:1-19 The Jerusalem Church is not forgotten . . . King Herod’s Scheme The Lord’s Rescue The Church’s Responsegreaterhopemulberry

Matthew 7:15-23 How are we like sheep? The Danger of False Prophets Why is subtlety often the precursor to deception? The Danger of Appearances How do we recognize what is real? The Danger of Nominal Christianity When is confidence merely presumption?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 11:19-30 Antioch was a top city in the Roman Empire . . . New Mission How did the witnesses in Antioch advance the Church’s mission? New Ministry What did the leaders of the church do to encourage this mission? New Act of Mercy Why did the church in Antioch help the church in Jerusalem?greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 7:7-14 What makes the pyramid such a strong structure? Relating to God How should we relate to God? Relating to One Another How should we relate to one another? Relating to God’s Way How should we relate to God’s way?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 11:1-18 How does Peter’s report convince the Church that God was at work? Confronts Religious and Prejudicial Oppositions How should we counter objections? Encourages Submission to the Mercy and Grace of God What is at the heart of our resistance to God? Points to the Shared Gift of the Holy Spirit How does God overcome all our objections?…

Matthew 7:1-6 Are you a critical person? Judge Not What is at the heart of the matter? Be Not Judged Why do we need heart corrections? Do Not Lack Judgment When is a discerning heart not a judgmental heart?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 10:1-48 Why is this story a turning point in Christian history? The Preparation Who prepares those who proclaim and receive the gospel? The Preaching What is the “sum of saving knowledge”? The Pouring Out How does God make the gospel effectual?greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 6:25-34 What do you worry about most in your life? Do Not Be Anxious What particular kind of anxiety is Jesus addressing? Consider the Birds and Lilies Why is this kind of anxiety wrong? Seek First the Kingdom How can we overcome this kind of anxiety in our lives?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 9:32-43 When have you seen yourself in your kids? The Priorities of Christ What are the priorities of gospel ministry? The Power of Christ By what power is gospel ministry made effective? The Glory of Christ Who does gospel ministry glorify?greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 6:19-24 Stories of buried treasure are common around the world . . . Heaven or Earth Where is your treasure? Healthy or Bad How is your eye? God or Money Who is your master?greaterhopemulberry

AN APOSTLE’S FIRST STEPS Acts 9:19-31 Why do parents remember their kids’ first steps? Confessing Christ before the World Why is it important to confess Christ openly? Suffering with Christ in the World What is the cost of confessing Christ openly? Blessed in Christ in Spite of the World How is it blessed to confess Christ openly?…

FASTING Matthew 6:16-18 How did the public ministry of Jesus begin? The Practice of Fasting What is fasting? When should we fast? The Purpose of Fasting Why are we called to fast? The Profit of Fasting How does fasting bring a reward?greaterhopemulberry

Acts 9:1-19 What comes to mind when you hear the word conversion? The Saul Who Was Why did Saul need to be converted? The Lord Who Appeared How did God work to convert him? The Brother Who Rose What was the result of his conversion?greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 6:5-15 Many point out the power of prayer, but what makes it so? When You Pray Why should we pray? Don’t Be Like Them How do we get prayer wrong? Pray Then Like This To whom do we pray—and why does it matter?greaterhopemulberry

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Acts 8:1-25 This week we marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day . . . The Scattered Church How should we view crises in our lives? The Good Fruit What are the marks of the Church’s mission? The Almost Christian Why is the story of Simon important?greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 5:38-48 What’s the greatest challenge you’ve ever been given? Love Necessarily Why is love required to be moral? Love Actually How is love challenged—and changed—by evil? Love Heavenly Who can cause love to triumph in the world?greaterhopemulberry

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Acts 5:12-42 Scripture speaks of the “schemes” of Satan (Ephesians 6:11) but ... God’s power rests on the Church God’s power protects the Church God’s power distinguishes the Churchgreaterhopemulberry