Who/What
WHO - Paul and the Christians in Rome.
WHAT - The Christians in Rome were arguing. They did not know how to live with non-Christians. Paul said that we are to glorify Christ, thinking of others above ourselves.
Who did Paul say is our example for how we should live? How should we live?
Paul said we should follow the example of Jesus who lived to serve others. Jesus didn't put Himself first, but loved other people by doing good to them.
Psalm 96:3 "Declare His glory among the nations..."
Declare His glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples.
Psalm 96:3
What is our mission as Christians?
Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit
Paul said that we can bring glory to God by seeking the good of others. We can welcome others who are different from us, be patient and kind, and live at peace with people.
True!
WHO - Paul, people around Asia and Eutychus.
WHAT - Paul visited churches around Asia, encouraging them in their Faith. Some people did not want Paul to preach because they believed in many gods. One night Paul was giving a sermon and a young man named Eutychus fell from a window. Paul brought Eutychus back from the dead and many believed!
What happened to a young man named Eutychus, who was listening to Paul from a window?
Eutychus was listening to Paul deliver a long sermon. He fell asleep and fell out of a 3 story window and died. Paul went downstairs and, through Jesus' power, brought him back to life!
John 3:17 "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn..."
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. John 3:17
Who can be saved?
Anyone who trusts in Jesus can be forgiven of their sins and be right with God.
Paul traveled to many places and churches, but he spent the most time in the city of Ephesus.
True!
WHO - Paul, Silas, Lydia, and the Jail guard.
WHAT - Paul and Silas planted churches and did miracles. One of their miracles got them thrown in jail. They sang and worshipped God. An earthquake shook the earth and their chains fell off, but they did not escape. Instead, they witnessed to the jail guard and he converted to Christianity.
Give an example of when you could rejoice even when things aren't going your way.
Answers will vary!
1 Corinthians 12:12 "For just as the body is one and has many parts..."
For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body - so also is Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12
What is the church?
The church is all Christians everywhere, who gather together in their communities to worship and serve God.
When Paul and Silas were in jail, they rejoiced! The earth shook, their chains fell off and they immediately escaped!
FALSE. They did not instantly escape. Instead, they witnessed to the jail guard and he converted to Christianity.
WHO - Paul, Barnabas, the Jews and the Gentiles
WHAT - Paul and Barnabas spoke to the people about God, and both Jews and Gentiles accepted Christ. The Pharisees thought the Gentiles should have to follow the rules of Moses, and shouldn’t be allowed to be Christians. Paul told everyone that anyone can believe the Gospel.
Paul, Barnabas, and the church met together to decide if people could be saved by faith alone, or if they also needed to follow the laws. What did they decide?
The church decided that only faith in Jesus saves people from their sins.
Isaiah 53:5 "He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities..."
He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on Him, and we are healed by His wounds. Isaiah 53:5
Why did Jesus become human?
Jesus became human to obey His Father’s plan and rescue sinners.
The Jews in Antioch thought that everyone should be able to believe - both Jews and Gentiles!
FALSE - the Jews in Antioch thought that the Gentiles should follow the laws of Moses before they are allowed to believe. They are wrong - we are saved by faith, not by the law!
Who - Paul, the Corinthians, and conversion.
What - Paul wrote a letter to the Corinthians, telling them that because of Jesus, God forgives our sin and invites us into His family forever. Once we follow Jesus, we are a new creation - the old has passed away, and the new has come!
What did Paul tell the Corinthians in his second letter? (hint: 2 Corinthians 5:17)
If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation!
John 17:3 "This is eternal life: that they may know you..."
"This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent-Jesus Christ." John 17:3
Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus?
We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news.
Paul’s entire life, from the moment he was born, had been dedicated to serving God.
FALSE. Paul used to persecute Christians, but was converted on the road to Damascus.