For Reflection:
What insights did you gain from this lesson?
How can you apply your insights to your life?
How can you apply your insights to your church?
Acts Lesson 5: The 4 Laws of Spiritual Power
What were the tongues that the Holy Spirit enabled the disciples to speak (2:4)?
Why is repentance important to spiritual empowerment (2:38)?
From your reading in Acts, what are some signs that a person has been empowered by the Spirit?
Why do you think some Christians seem to have spiritual power while others lack this power?
Acts: Spirit, Power & Witness – Week 4
For Reflection:
Who receives the Holy Spirit in Acts 2? What does this say about God’s purpose?
What were the conditions or requirements for them to receive the Holy Spirit?
What are the implications for you in your own life of faith and the church today?
For next week, read Acts chapters 3 – 5.
Acts: Spirit, Power & Witness – Week 3
Questions for Reflection:
Do you experience spiritual power or “dunamis” in your walk with the Lord? If not, what can you do to experience more power?
What role does being a witness play in your Christian life?
How can you become a better witness this week?
For next week, read Acts chapter 2.
Acts: Spirit, Power, and Witness – Week 2
Questions for Reflection:
How have you experienced the kingdom of God recently?
What are some obstacles that hinder you from experiencing the kingdom of God?
How have you experienced the ministry of the Holy Spirit recently?
The Book of Acts: Spirit,Power, and Witness – Lesson #1
For Next Week:
Read Acts 1-2 and answer the following questions:
•What are the relevant people, places, and events in this passage?
•What stands out the most to you in the passage?
•What are the implications for our church?
A Pioneering Spirit
Below is the eulogy I preached on August 4, 2012 for the late Ora Higgins, a prominent civil rights activist and pioneer of racial integration in the workplace. The services were held at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel in Chicago, Illinois.
