Welcome to Vail/Beaver Creek!!!! #fb
So several of you haven't gotten your facebook messages, so instead of emailing everyone again... I thought I'd put this up here for you to see.
A few things:
1. Guys, please bring either a side item or a dessert
2. Ladies, bring a drink
3. Come decked out in your team color. Yes, go crazy. You could be lame and just wear a shirt that is your team color, or you could go all out with the body paint. For those that don't read this... bring some extra TEAM CRAZY stuff (hair paint, war paint, bandannas, flags, capes, underroos... no, strike that one). We'll have some extra things for people that just show up too.
4. It might be a snowball / hurricane fight. We'll keep you updated on the status throughout the day on Thursday via facebook/twitter.
5. There is still time to invite your friends! I'm serious, y'all... this is going to be one kicking time. If you invite a friend, we'll make sure that they're on your team.
(Tuesday, August 31)
Observe 28:23-31
make sure you pour over the OT quote from Isaiah 6!
(Monday, August 30)
Before going forward with the last segment of Acts, we're going to take a step back to get the big picture... one last time.
We haven't commented on this during our study of Acts, but it is the diving board for the rest of the NT, especially all of Paul's letters. Whenever you study one of them, Romans for example, you will always want to go back to Acts to lay the foundation of the context. So, today we're going to do a little digging in this regard.
In A.D.55-56 (on 3rd missionary Journey-Acts 18:23-21:17) Paul wrote Romans.
In A.D. 56 (Acts 21:18-23:35) Paul went to Jerusalem where he was arrested and taken to Caesarea.
In A. D. 59-60 (Acts 27-28:15) Paul was sent fro Caesarea to Rome.
In A. D. 60-62 (Acts 28:16-31) Paul arrived in Rome where he was improsoned.
When Paul was writing to the Romans, you need to see what his plans were:
Today, check out Romans 1:9-17 and Romans 15:20-33.
Did Paul's plans work out?
(Saturday, August 28)
Have you noticed that as we've gone through the Acts Challenge, the directions have gotten to be lighter and lighter as we go throughout the study. At first, I had to set the stage, constantly remind you of the why behind the marking, and get you to reason through the text. Now, as you continue to study, I simply say "Observe!" You know, of course, that this little word means to examine the text, read with a purpose, unpack the 5W's and an H using your key words, geographical locations, and time phrases. You are to be commended for your desire to continue to grow.
Today, check out Acts 28:1-10.
(Friday, August 27)
Press on! I hope that you're seeing just how living and active the Word of God is in your life. Amazingly, you don't have to make it relevant. It is always relevant.
Press on to Acts 27:18-44. Observe and mark key words.
(Thursday, August 28)
Ok, so I had a moment last week… I must ask for your forgiveness. I was wrong.
I told you that last week was the last week of the Acts Challenge. I was wrong. We have one more week left of study. I mean, we can't end it at chapter 26 without seeing how Acts 1:8 is fulfilled throughout the rest of the book, right? I knew that is what you were thinking all along. We’ve got to find out what happens to our boy, Paul.
Now, here is the kicker on this one: we aren't having theGATHERING next Wednesday (September 1). So, I'm going to post some good 'ole discussion questions, and you're going to talk through some of it with a friend or fellow Acts Challenge Co-hort.
Today, check out Acts 27:1-17
Make sure that you pull it apart with the 5W’s and an H. Make sure that you hit up the locations, what they’re doing why they’re going there, and
Today we're going to dig deep into Acts 26--Paul's defense before Herod Agrippa. Carefully observe this chapter, looking for key words. If you learn anything new in this account of Paul's testimony, record it where you're keeping track of this info. (We looked at Acts 9 and Acts 22 last week). It is interesting to evaluate what portions of Paul's testimony he shares when he is in different context. Pay attention to how Paul interacts with the King.
Does the King hear the Gospel?
Do you remember the key elements of the Gospel (I Corinthians 15:1-10)?
This week, we're going to be putting Acts 16:18-19 into the arsenal. Remember, the easiest way to do this is to write it down on a notecard and then to take the notecard wherever you go. I have them in my car, but my wife keeps them around the house. Once you master it, punch a hole in it and then put it on one of those rings. I try to schedule time each week or every couple of days to go through the verses that I've already learned.
Tonight we're going to discuss Acts 26:1-32 together at theGATHERING. See you there.
