October 18, 2020
Today’s Reading: Acts 8:25-40
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” So he started out…
Acts 8:26-27a
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Sermon Main Idea: The Spirit leads, the Church follows.
Text Notes:
- Philip is sent into the desert. (v.25-27a)
- The desert road was a trade highway; risky for travelers.
- Philip obeys the angel’s command, as odd as it sounded.
- Philip is led to a man seeking answers. (v.27b-34)
- An Ethiopian court official is on the same road as Philip.
- The Spirit directs Philip to join the official.
- The court official invites Philip to guide him in Scripture.
- Philip leads that man to Jesus. (v.35-40)
- Philip preaches Jesus to the official.
- The official seeks baptism and Philip walks him through it.
Life Note: Be led by the Spirit to lead others to Jesus.
Discussion Questions:
- What does it mean to be led by the Spirit?
- Can you share some examples of when you have been led by the Spirit?
- How do we know when it is the Spirit leading us and when it is something else?
- What happens when you do not wait on the Spirit’s leading?
- What are some things we can do to help us be led by the Spirit?
- Can we lead others to Jesus without being led by the Spirit? Why/why not?
Prayer: Almighty God, thank You for Your guidance and for Your leading. I praise You for the ways You allow me to take part in Your Good Work. As I continue to follow You, Lord, help me not only to see where You’re leading me, but help me to follow after You, too. I pray all of these things in Jesus’ Name. In Your Precious Name I pray, AMEN.
Thru the Bible in a year (credit: Biblestudytools.com): Mark 8:22-9:1; 2 Samuel 20-21; Hosea 1:1-2:1
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