They Are the Heart of Our Mission – July 31

Read Romans 1:1-17
What is the power of God for salvation?  In what way?  Who is it for?  What would “being ashamed of the gospel” look like?  What do you think the Lord is teaching you with this text?

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They Are the Heart of Our Mission – July 30

Read Acts 14:1-28
What is happening in this text?  What could Paul and Barnabas have done with the personal praise they received after healing the man in Lystra?  Why did they respond the way they did?  How did Paul react when he was nearly killed for preaching the gospel?  Why?

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They Are the Heart of Our Mission – July 29

Read Acts 13:13-52
What is happening in this text?  According to verse 47, what had the Lord commanded Paul and his team?  Why is that significant?  How did Paul’s actions reveal that the lost were the heart of his mission?

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They Are the Heart of Our Mission – July 28

Read Titus 2:11-15
How does the grace of God bring salvation?  In what way has this grace “appeared to all men”?  According to verse 14, why did God redeem us?  What does that mean?  Are the lost the heart of your mission? Explain your answer.

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They Are The Heart of Our Mission – Week of July 28

Monday, July 28:
Read Titus 2:11-15
How does the grace of God bring salvation?  In what way has this grace “appeared to all men”?  According to verse 14, why did God redeem us?  What does that mean?  Are the lost the heart of your mission? Explain your answer. 
Tuesday, July 29:
Read Acts 13:13-52
What is happening in this text?  According to verse 47, what had [...]

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They Are Dealing With Barriers – July 27

Read Titus 3:3-8
What barriers does Paul describe that at one time had kept us from Christ?  How did God help us overcome those barriers?  What are you doing to help those who are lost overcome their barriers?

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They Are Dealing With Barriers – July 26

Read Acts 11:1-18
What barriers do you see in this text?  What role did the church have in creating some of those barriers?  What barriers have you seen in the church today that keep people from coming to Jesus? What are you doing about it?

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They Are Dealing With Barriers – July 25

Read Luke 19:1-10
What barriers did Zacchaeus face?  How did Jesus help him overcome?  What do you think God is teaching you through this encounter?

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They Are Dealing With Barriers – July 24

Read John 3:1-21
What barriers got in the way of Nicodemus becoming a disciple?  How does Jesus’ response help you to help others?  What do you think was the key for Nicodemus overcoming his barriers?

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They Are Dealing With Barriers – July 23

Read Luke 18:18-30
What barrier did the young man in this text have to deal with?  Do you think he knew it was a barrier before he spoke with Jesus? Why or why not?  Why is wealth such an obstacle for people when it comes to following Jesus?

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