A Tale of Two Evangelists Practical lessons from the examples of Philip and Ananias
Acts 8:4-8; Acts 8:26-9:19
Introduction
1. Case study of two converts: Ethiopian Eunuch v Pharisee Saul * Two ways of living without God * Man's spiritual blindness * How God's light begins to shine * Kingdom outcome
2. Case study #1: Philip * Philip’s faith turned a threat into an opportunity (Acts 8:1-5) * Philip’s openness to and interest in a fellow sinner (Acts 8:26-30) * Philip’s targeting of Biblical content at the Eunuch’s questions (Acts 8:31-35) * Philip’s message included a decisive call to faith, repentance and obedience (Acts 8:35-36)
3. Case Study #2: Ananias * Ananias was prayerful and ready to be used (Acts 9:10) * Ananias wrestled with rational fears just like us (Acts 9:13-14) * Ananias’ faith overcame his fears so he could willingly obey (Acts 9:15-17a) * Ananias provides an outstanding example of warmth and generosity of spirit (Acts 9:17)
4. Your / Our role in Building the Kingdom in 2015? * Our purpose as a local church is to actively work to glorify God’s name and expand His kingdom in Brisbane’s north and beyond, with the Bible as our guide and final authority.
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