Devotionals for Wednesday: July 21

Introduction

As we study the Gospel, we pray for, anticipate, and expect spiritual growth in our lives. To facilitate this spiritual growth, we will use two components. One component is the commitment to attend the Wednesday Bible study from 7 pm-8:15 pm, either on campus in the Worship Center or via Livestream at www.bethelhampton.com. The second component is a set of weekly devotionals that we complete prior to the Wednesday Bible study.

The questions listed below are for you to answer and reflect upon as you study the chapter for this week. We suggest that you take at least four or five days each week for this personal devotional.

Questions

Week 7 – Finding Your Place in God’s Family

Spiritual/Manifestation Gifts-Devotional

Day #1 – Acts 5:15-24

a.     What were some of the positive effects of miraculous signs and wonders being performed among the peoples?

b.     What were some of the negative responses of the high priest and the Sadducees?

Day #2 – Acts 5:25 – 42

a.     What was the leaders of the Sanhedrin, and the priests afraid of with the apostles?

b.     Why were the Jewish leadership (Sanhedrin) so divided about what to do to resolve the conflict with the apostles?

c.     How would you assess the counsel that Gamaliel, the Pharisee, gave to the Sanhedrin?

Day #3 – Acts 8:1 – 40

a.     Does the turning of events in the church seem to work against the growth and development the Holy Spirit had experienced?

b.     In what ways do you see the Holy Spirit at work to encourage the church under persecution?

Day #4 – Acts 9:1

a.     How does the conversion of Saul demonstrate the Holy Spirit’s leadership of the church?

b.     How would you define the amazing work of the Holy Spirit in transforming Saul from chief enemy to chief leader in the church?

Day #5 – The transformation of Saul was such an amazing event, the church as well as its enemies found it difficult to believe. What is your response to his conversion?