Imagine Philip’s surprise at finding a seemingly random stranger on a desert road reading from a scroll of Isaiah about a prophecy of the coming Messiah. Yet God orchestrated this meeting and its particulars just as they are described in Acts 8:26-40. God has given His Word to this world, and He sends it out to be effective in cutting through to the hearts of sinners. But God often works through His people to accomplish this gospel work.
Thank God for the preacher and teacher who faithfully explains the Word of God to us. Times without number a weary and confused soul has “stumbled” into a conversation with an alert, informed Christ-follower. By the time that conversation ended, that person left clear on the ways of God. May we be that kind of well-positioned person, the kind who helps others see Jesus clearly through the Scriptures. Yet none of us can be this kind of person and do this important gospel work apart from the unique power of the Holy Spirit. He is the real teacher who uses others to explain the Scriptures.
Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults
Every week for Volume 4: From Captivity to the Wilderness, Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s director of Sunday School, will offer guidance to help leaders prepare to lead and teach each session of The Gospel Project for Adults.
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Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Students
Every week, student ministry leaders offer guidance to help leaders prepare to lead and teach each session of The Gospel Project for Students. Listen in as he shares:
- The main point of the session
- Any challenges and opportunities for additional discussion that may arise during this session
- Encouragements for leaders
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A Final Reminder
Don’t forget, you can find tools to help you prepare and lead the discussion in the Additional Resources for this volume. We hope these are a blessing to you as you walk through this session together.
*This week’s leader devotional is written by Charlie Dates. It is adapted from the daily devotions for Unit 30, Session 1 from The Gospel Project for Adults’ Daily Discipleship Guide.