Salem Covenant Church
Persecution
Sunday morning worship.
Locations & Times
Salem Covenant Church
339 N 59th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55807, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Facts about the Sadducees.
The Sadducees were a powerful sect of the Jews.
Sadducees did not believe in spirits or angels.
Did not believe in the resurrection of the dead.
Confident witnesses are filled with the Holy Spirit. (Point from Bible.org)
Confident witnesses have spent much time with Jesus. (Point from Bible.org)
The Sadducees were a powerful sect of the Jews.
Sadducees did not believe in spirits or angels.
Did not believe in the resurrection of the dead.
Confident witnesses are filled with the Holy Spirit. (Point from Bible.org)
Confident witnesses have spent much time with Jesus. (Point from Bible.org)
Small-Group Questions.
What was the most surprising detail about the Book of Acts that you heard during Steven’s sermon on Sunday? Was it about the author, the man, the recipient, the date, the story or the purpose of Acts?
Read Acts 4:13. Theological education is not necessary for sharing the Gospel. What are some obstacles that keep people from witnessing? How can you eliminate whatever obstacle prevents you from sharing about Jesus?
Have you ever kept silent in conversations because you felt you lacked sufficient education or Bible knowledge? Did you effectively discount the role of the Holy Spirit in these conversations by believing your contribution could not be of value?
What gave Peter and John their remarkable courage? Is this courage just available for apostles or could we have it today?
Who were Peter and John speaking to when the religious leaders came upon them, and why were they speaking with this crowd?
Why did the priests and Sadducees want the apostles arrested – 4:2?
List other passages that use this illustration of Jesus as the cornerstone.
What was the most surprising detail about the Book of Acts that you heard during Steven’s sermon on Sunday? Was it about the author, the man, the recipient, the date, the story or the purpose of Acts?
Read Acts 4:13. Theological education is not necessary for sharing the Gospel. What are some obstacles that keep people from witnessing? How can you eliminate whatever obstacle prevents you from sharing about Jesus?
Have you ever kept silent in conversations because you felt you lacked sufficient education or Bible knowledge? Did you effectively discount the role of the Holy Spirit in these conversations by believing your contribution could not be of value?
What gave Peter and John their remarkable courage? Is this courage just available for apostles or could we have it today?
Who were Peter and John speaking to when the religious leaders came upon them, and why were they speaking with this crowd?
Why did the priests and Sadducees want the apostles arrested – 4:2?
List other passages that use this illustration of Jesus as the cornerstone.