The Bridge Church
How Ordinary People Live on Mission
March 27, 2022
Locations & Times
Englewood SKY Academy
871 S River Rd, Englewood, FL 34223, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Jesus made loving people His mission
How do Ordinary People Live on Mission?
Love people like Jesus
“It’s the Holy Spirit’s job to convict. God’s job to judge, and my job to love.” – Billy Graham
Allow the Holy Spirit to lead
Listen for opportunities to invest in others
Be ready to share your stories
Baptism is an outward sign of an inward change
Are you joining Jesus to live on Mission and love people?
MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:
I need to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior for the first time
I need to be baptized on April 3
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/baptism
I need to attend Starting Point on March 20
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to join a small group
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/small-groups
I need to join a serve team
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior for the first time
I need to be baptized on April 3
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/baptism
I need to attend Starting Point on March 20
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to join a small group
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/small-groups
I need to join a serve team
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
Dig Deeper
1. How does this story highlight God’s passion for the nations? How does The Bridge Church play a part in this through kingdom multiplication?
2. What does this passage teach about being led by the Spirit?
3. Have you ever been hesitant when you have felt prompted by the Spirit? Why?
4. Have you ever had a time when you felt the Spirit lead you in a powerful way?
5. What does this story teach about the need to explain the Bible to others?
6. What impresses you about the character of Philip?
7. Read Isaiah 52:13-53:12. What does this text teach about Jesus?
8. Why is baptism important?
9. If you have been baptized, describe your baptism story. If you have never been baptized, what is holding you back from that expression of your faith?
10. How does Acts 8:26-40 reflect some of the same themes as Luke 24:13-35.
11. Why is Acts 8:26-40 a good illustration of Matthew 28:18-20?
12. How does the conversion of the Ethiopian advance the message of the book of Acts?
13. How might you share the gospel this week?
Reading Plan
Monday – Acts 8:26-40
Tuesday – Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Wednesday – Luke 24:13-35
Thursday – Matthew 28:18-20
Friday – Acts 2:37-39; 2 Corinthian 5:17
Saturday – Acts 9:1-43
Suggested Resources
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Acts,” Tony Merida
“The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is,” Warren W. Wiersbe
1. How does this story highlight God’s passion for the nations? How does The Bridge Church play a part in this through kingdom multiplication?
2. What does this passage teach about being led by the Spirit?
3. Have you ever been hesitant when you have felt prompted by the Spirit? Why?
4. Have you ever had a time when you felt the Spirit lead you in a powerful way?
5. What does this story teach about the need to explain the Bible to others?
6. What impresses you about the character of Philip?
7. Read Isaiah 52:13-53:12. What does this text teach about Jesus?
8. Why is baptism important?
9. If you have been baptized, describe your baptism story. If you have never been baptized, what is holding you back from that expression of your faith?
10. How does Acts 8:26-40 reflect some of the same themes as Luke 24:13-35.
11. Why is Acts 8:26-40 a good illustration of Matthew 28:18-20?
12. How does the conversion of the Ethiopian advance the message of the book of Acts?
13. How might you share the gospel this week?
Reading Plan
Monday – Acts 8:26-40
Tuesday – Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Wednesday – Luke 24:13-35
Thursday – Matthew 28:18-20
Friday – Acts 2:37-39; 2 Corinthian 5:17
Saturday – Acts 9:1-43
Suggested Resources
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Acts,” Tony Merida
“The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is,” Warren W. Wiersbe