Who/What
Who - Paul, the Corinthians, and the body of Christ.
What - Paul talked about how the church is like a body, made up of many different parts. Each part has a role to play. We are the body of Christ and individual members of it. God gives each part gifts, and when one part is grieving or happy, we should notice and respond
What was wrong with the way the church in Corinth was viewing spiritual gifts?
Some Corinthian Christians thought some spiritual gifts were greater than others.
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.
In the body of Christ, the eye is more important than the foot.
FALSE. All parts of the body of Christ are important!
Who - Peter, King Herod Agrippa, the angel and the women
What - Peter was placed in prison, surrounded on all sides by guards. He was likely going to be executed the next morning. Overnight, an angel appeared to Peter and his chains fell off. Peter followed the angel all the way to Mary, the mother of John Mark. They had been praying for Peter.
How did Peter escape from prison?
Peter was asleep when an angel appeared and his chains fell off. The angel lead Peter out of prison and into the city.
Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed...
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.
While Peter was in prison overnight, the church and Peter’s friends was protesting in front of the jail!
FALSE. While Peter was in prison overnight, the church was praying for safety.
Who - Peter, Barnabas and the Gentiles
What - God had called Peter to tell everyone the good news about Jesus, no matter who they were or where they came from. Peter learned that Gentiles believed in Jesus. Barnabas was sent to Jerusalem, and was glad to see that the Gentiles believing in Jesus.
How did Barnabas react when he saw the Gentile believers in Antioch?
Barnabas was glad when he met the Greek believers, and he encouraged them to remain true to Jesus.
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.
Jesus’ love is for both Jewish and Gentile people.
True!
Who - Cornelius, Peter and Peter’s vision
What - Cornelius called to Peter, and Peter had a vision! He had a vision of a giant sheet coming down from heaven with all sorts of animals on it, both clean and unclean animals. This meant that both Jews and Gentiles are welcome into the Kingdom of Heaven!
What happened in Peter’s vision?
A sheet descended from heaven. In it were all kinds of animals. God said ‘What God has made clean, do not call common”.
Revelation 5:13 I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say...
I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and the Lamb, forever and ever!
Revelation 5:13
How does the Holy Spirit help Christians?
The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
The deep meaning of Peter’s vision is that we should be able to eat whatever we want.
FALSE. It basically means that, just like all animals are even, all people are even. The doors of heaven are open to all.
Who - Peter, Aeneas and Dorcas
What - Through Jesus’ power, Peter healed Aeneas and brought Dorcas back to life. These miracles helped prove the Gospel and turned people’s hearts to Jesus
What was Dorcas (also known as Tabitha) known for in her community? (Acts 9:36)
She was always doing good and helping the poor.
Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize...
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 4:15
How do we know that God wants us to know Him?
We can know that God wants us to know Him because He has revealed Himself through His word.
The greatest miracle that Jesus ever did was calming the storm.
FALSE. The greatest miracle is the truth that Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead to save us from our sins.