Sent By the Spirit

SENT BY

THE SPIRIT

Central Truth: The Holy Spirit calls and empowers believers for service.

Golden Text: Acts 13:2

I.                  Called By The Spirit

A.      The Church At Antioch  Acts 13:1

B.      Sent From Antioch Acts 13:2,3

What is the definition of fasting?

How did the church at Antioch respond to God’s direction for Barnabas and Saul?

II.               Empowered By The Spirit

A.      Mission To Cyprus  Acts 13:4,5

Where did Saul and Barnabas begin their ministry in Salamis?

B.      Encountering Opposition  Acts 13:6-12

How did the Holy Spirit empower Paul to face the opposition?

What are some of the ways God supernaturally helps His people face obstacles to the spread of the Gospel today?

III.           Proclaiming Christ By The Spirit

A.      Salvation Through Jesus Christ  Acts 13:13-41

How did Paul use the Old Testament Scriptures to preach Christ?

What is the significance of the message the Apostles Preached?

B.      Salvation For The Gentiles  Acts 13:42-52

1.     How does God guide believers to specific locations and types of ministry?

2.     What priorities must be practiced by individual believers (and churches) who want God to lead them in their ministry?

3.  How are Christians to respond to God’s calling on their lives?