Edgewood Bible Church

Main idea: Walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit brings Gospel growth. 1. The Persecution of Saul 2. The Ministry of Peter

Main idea: God sovereignly sets the assignment for his servants God confounds Saul God calls Ananias God converts Saul Discussion Questions: 1. Saul was passionate, disciplined, and sincere—but still wrong. How can we guard ourselves from sincerely following the wrong path? 2. What does this story teach us about God's sovereignty and His right to interrupt our lives? 3. “Man is God’s method.” How...

Big Idea: Opposition scatters seeds to Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.    1.  (1-25) Seeds scattered: The good news is scattered through spirit filled proclamation 2. (26-40) Seeds Sprouted: Personal ministry in the word bears fruit   Discussion Questions:  1.How does Saul’s attempt to stamp out the church (8:1-4) end up amplifying the gospel, and where do we see a similar dynamic to...

Big Idea: When God-given means become self-exalting ends, faithful men become martyrs. 1. (6.8-15) Stephen accused: You want to destroy the temple and change the law 2. (7:1-53) Stephen’s defense: God is never confined, you resist his spirit  3. (7:54-60) Stephen’s Sentence: Public Stoning in false Zeal because of true testimony Discussion Questions: 1. What practices or “good things” in our churc...

Main idea: A rightly ordered church will preserve unity and foster growth. 1. Growing churches will have conflict 2. Growing churches will have opportunities to serve 3. Growing church will have leaders who lead Discussion Questions: 1.What are the dangers of assuming motives versus stating facts in church conflict? 2. How can you personally contribute to the unity of the church? 3. How can we pra...

Main idea: Obeying God will result in more persecution but always ends in joy. 1. Obeying God instead of men will result in envy 2. Obeying God instead of men might result in death 3. Obeying God instead of men will result in persecution Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean to obey God rather than men in your current context (work, school, family, etc.)? 2. Why is it significant that Peter m...

Main idea: True unity in the Spirit results in a true reputation 1. Barnabas—Son of encouragement 2. Ananias and Sapphira—Children of Hypocrisy Discussion Questions: 1. What do we learn about Barnabas in this passage? 2. What parallels can we draw between the early church's practices and how we can pursue unity in the church today? 3. What was the real sin of Ananias and Sapphira? 4. The sermon po...

Big Idea: Faith fuels boldness by the Spirit to proclaim the name of Jesus. 1. (v.1-4)The Spirit gives boldness… in the face of opposition 2. (v. 5-22)The Spirit gives boldness… no matter your station 3 (v.23-31) The Spirt gives boldness to…pray for more boldness  Discussion Questions 1. How have you seen God use opposition in your own life—to advance the gospel? 2. Why is the exclusivity of Jesus...

Big Idea: The name of Jesus brings healing, truth, and salvation. 1. The name of Jesus brings healing for the broken (v.1-10) 2. The name of Jesus brings truth for the ignorant (v.11-18) 3. The name of Jesus brings salvation and refreshment (v.19-26) Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean to act or pray “in the name of Jesus”? 2. How does the healing of the lame man demonstrate the gospel mess...

Main idea: A healthy church loves teaching, fellowship, communion, and praying together. A healthy church loves teaching A healthy church loves fellowship A healthy church loves communion A healthy church loves praying together Discussion Questions: 1. What does the repeated phrase “the word of God increased and multiplied” suggest about how the church grows? 2. How does the biblical definition of...

Main idea: The coming of the Holy Spirit brings together a people through the power of preaching. The Coming of the Holy Spirit The Preaching powered by the Holy Spirit The Repentance because of the Holy Spirit Discussion Questions: 1. What does this passage teach us about God’s heart for the nations and the global mission of the church? 2. What does it mean to “call upon the name of the Lord”? Ho...

Main idea:  Man is God’s method to reach the world.  The Classroom of God - v.1-11 The 12th Man - v.12-26 Discussion Questions: 1. What is the significance of the name “Theophilus”? How might it shape how we read Luke and Acts? 2. What does it mean that “man is God’s method” for spreading the Gospel? How should that impact how we live? 3. What comfort should we draw from knowing Jesus is our High...

Main idea: Resurrection morning gives us a new relationship of peace with God through belief in Jesus Christ. A New Morning vv. 1-10 A New Relationship vv. 11-18 A New Peace vv. 19-23 A New Belief vv. 24-31 Discussion questions: 1.How would you explain the significance of the resurrection to someone who has never heard the story before? 2. What does it mean to you personally that you can call God...

Main idea: The king has come! Hope in Him for salvation, peace, and victory. I. The palms and sure salvation (v. 12-14) II. The donkey and a kingdom of peace (v. 14-15) III. The followers and Christ’s complete victory Discussion Questions: 1. Read Zechariah 9:9. What does this prophecy teach us about the nature of Jesus’ kingship? 2. What “kings” (or ruling desires) compete with Jesus for authorit...

Main idea: God’s sovereignty is not without God’s mercy Habakkuk’s reverence in humility Habakkuk’s rest in the power of God Habakkuk’s rejoicing in God’s sovereignty  Discussion Questions: -How does focusing on God's character rather than our circumstances help reshape our response to suffering or injustice? -Are you more troubled by the sins of the world or the sins of the church—and why? -Why i...

Main idea: God’s lateness is not God’s negligence. 1. Habakkuk’s response 2. God’s answer Discussion Questions 1. Habakkuk initially questions God’s justice, assuming Judah is more righteous than Babylon. How does Romans 3:10–12 challenge this assumption? 2. Why is it important to bring our questions and doubts to God rather than relying solely on friends, social media, or our own reasoning? 3. Wh...

Main idea: God’s silence is not God’s absence 1. Habakkuk’s urgent complaint 2. God’s unique answer Discussion Questions: 1. What are some examples of oppression and injustice in our world today that might provoke a similar lament? 2. Why do you think God chose to use the Babylonians, a wicked nation, as His instrument of judgment? 3. How does the story of Joseph relate to Habakkuk’s struggle with...

Text: Hebrews 12:18-29 Big Idea: The blood of Jesus grants us the opportunity to gratefully worship our God. 1. Mount Sinai will kill you: the blood of Jesus moves you to Mount Zion (v.18-24) 2. Listen to God’s voice: the things of this earth will pass away (v.25-27) 3. You have received a kingdom by grace: offer grateful service (v.28-29) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. How does the imagery of Mount Sin...

Big idea: Endure the race by faith. 1. Look to Jesus as you run the race (v.1-3)   2. Endure God’s Discipline for your good (v. 4-11) 3. Strive for peace with others and for holiness (v.12-17)  

Audio does not come in till 6:00 Main idea: The law won’t save you, only faith in God saves. The law won’t save you (13-15) Only faith in God saves (16-17) Abraham as an example (18-25) Discussion Questions: 1. Why is it significant that the law was given long after the promise to Abraham? 2. What does it mean for salvation to “rest on grace,” and why is this important in Paul’s argument? 3. What...

Main idea: Righteousness only comes to us through faith. (1) Righteousness is received apart from circumcision (2) Righteousness has a sign and seal in circumcision (3) Righteousness is given with or without circumcision Discussion Questions: 1. What does the delay between Abraham’s justification and his circumcision teach us about the role of works in salvation? 2. In what ways do modern believer...

Main idea: We are made right with God through faith. 1. Was Abraham good enough to be saved by his works? 2. Was David too bad not to be saved because of his works? Discussion Questions 1. What does it mean that faith was "credited" to Abraham as righteousness? How does this apply to believers today? 2. Why do some people struggle with the idea of justification by faith alone? What are some common...

Main idea: God is faithful to his promises and he will dwell with his people in glory through a cloud.  The Arriving Cloud The Forbidding Cloud The Guiding & Faithful Cloud Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean for God to "move in" with His people? How does this passage deepen our understanding of God’s desire to be near His people? 2. What does this passage teach us about the holiness of...

Big idea: Through His intercessor, God reveals His glory as he renews His covenant with His idolatrous people. 1. The Idolatry of God’s people and their need for an Intercessor (ch.32) 2. The commission to Canaan and a repentant people (33:1-16) 3. The Glory of God and His Covenant renewal (33:17-34:35) Discussion Questions: 1. What does the golden calf incident teach us about the nature of idolat...

Main idea: God’s desire is for a holy place, a holy people and, a holy process as we enter into worship of Him. 1. God desires a holy place (25-27) 2. God desires a holy people (28:1-29:37; 31) 3. God desires a holy process (29:38-30:38) Discussion questions: 1. The people were asked to give only if their hearts moved them. Why do you think God emphasized willingness to give rather than obligation...