In today's sermon, "Comfort And Encouragement Of The Holy Spirit", according to the section "Summary From Last Week(37)": How are the marks of salvation in the life of God's saints recognized? What do these marks symbolize? What does God have to do in order to put the treasure of His life in His chosen vessel? What are necessary to be filled with true peace, joy and rest in life?
In the section "At once"(v.20): What is the purpose of the Gospel? What is the deep darkness to which all men are bound? What happens when the light of the Gospel comes into our darkness?
What happened to Saul when the light of the Gospel came upon him? How was Saul able to escape from the threats and conspiracy of the Jews? What happens when we see the reality of our own darkness? What is the earnest testimony of Saul to the light that came out of his deep darkness, as seen in Philippians 3:7-12? What should have happened to Saul for his crime, and what really happened, and how did it happen? What will happen if we don't correctly realize this spiritual reality?
In the section "When he came to Jerusalem ... not believing that he really was a disciple": What is the dilemma of Saul? What is the mystery and power of the Gospel that made Saul's conversion unnatural and unacceptable to the eyes of many people? What is the most important fact in our Christian living? What spiritual reality is important to experience and how is it confirmed?
In the section "But Barnabus took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them ... he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.": How is the meaning of Barnabas' name reflected in Acts 11:24? Why was he the only man who could correctly discern whether Saul's words and deeds came from God? What were some of Barnabas' contributions to both the early church and today's?
Why does God need someone like Barnabas in the church, and what kinds of situations can he help with? According to 1 Samuel 16:7, what is the difference between God's judgement and ours, and how can knowing this help with our own judgments? What does God's predestined choice of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob show you about His work in your life? Explain Psalm 34:18.
What do 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, 9-11 reveal about the Holy Spirit? Why do we have to receive the filling of the Holy Spirit every day? What are the two "opposite words" within our minds which severely fight with each other all the time? What happens if we are not empowered by the Holy Spirit in our Christian living? What is our first mission? What is the purpose of true fellowship?
In the section "Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria ... grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.": When did the Gospel movement begin to explode, and what was the result? How does 2 Corinthians 1:4 attest to this? Compare the meaning of the name "Barnabas" with that of the "Holy Spirit" and discuss their similarities. What is the Grace of God?
In the "Conclusion": What must God's saints learn? How can we be like Barnabas? What does Ephesians 1:1-14 say about God's predestination and our free will? How can receiving God's true comfort and encouragement be a true blessing to others?
In "The Yoke Of Christ", by Ray Stedman: What does Stedman say is a "great mistake" to think about the conversion of Saul on the Damascus road? How do Matthew 11:28 and Matthew 11:29 mark two separate stages in christian development? What is the importance in understanding the difference between accepting, or believing in, Jesus as your Savior, and accepting Him as Lord of your life? Why do millions find no change in their lives when they become "Christians"? How is the idea of "Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me", similar to that presented in "Classic Christianity"?
How is all this illustrated in the post-conversion life of Saul? Why is this also important in the Gospel we preach? Compare Paul's account of this same time period in Galatians 1-2, with that of Luke's in Acts 9. Why is it sometimes important not to take too literal an interpretation of some scripture, without understanding the "big picture", found in other portions?
How does this also help you understand your own Christian life better? Why is humiliation and failure such an important part of our spiritual growth? How does Stedman contrast "ability" and "availability" in this account? How has your understanding of Acts 9:31 changed regarding the importance of Paul in the final outcome of this section by correlating these other scriptures?
How are these truths also reflected in Jesus' various interactions with Peter? How do Philippians 4:13 and Galatians 2:20 testify to the chastened, humbled, and available Apostle Paul, led by Barnabas, now ready to "shake the world"?
In today's daily devotion, entitled "What's Your Motto?": How does this devotion help calm your fears concerning loved ones, our needs, and the uncertain future? How are these concerns addressed in the "Ethel Waters" video.