Luke 24:1-12 Resurrection Wonder Summary: Welcome to Easter Sunday! Jesus is Risen! Today let's listen again to the story of Jesus' resurrection and why it matters so much: Outline: 1. Confusion and doubt 2. Wonder and worship 3. Resurrection power Verse: Luke 24: 5b-6a “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6He is not here, but has risen.

Acts 18:18-28 "Strengthening the Disciples" Summary: Have you ever planted a garden? If so, you know that without a few important things, your garden won't last long. Plants need sunlight, and water or they will die! Like a garden, we need to be spiritually "watered" as well. Today we will see how God uses people (like Paul and others) to give spiritual help and encouragement to us so we can grow in grace. Let's think about it together: Outline: God uses people to water the seeds of the Gospel in our hearts, so He can grow and use us for His kingdom: 1. Paul waters, where he has planted 2. Apollos is watered, so he can be used 3. Apollos waters, and God causes the growth Verse: 1 Corinthians 3:6 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. Discussion Questions: 1. How does God cause spiritual growth in us? What are the various ways? 2. Who has God used in your life to water the seeds of the Gospel? Do you have anyone who is pouring into you? What might happen over time without this in your life? 3. How could God use you to water the seeds of the Gospel in someone else's life?

Psalm 32

Psalm 32

I Have Many in this City Who Are My People Acts 18:1-17 Summary: Today we continue to hear of Paul's travels as a missionary for Jesus. I know it might be surprising to hear that Paul sometimes was afraid as he thought about his mission and the danger he faced! Have you ever felt afraid when speaking about Jesus to someone? Let's listen in today and hear God's promise of help along the way: Outline: Expect opposition where God has placed you Expect God’s help where He has placed you Expect God to work where He has placed You Love the city where God has placed you Verse: Acts 18:9b–10a...“Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you... Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you think God came to Paul and encouraged him to not be afraid? What fears do you have about sharing Christ with others? 2. How does God's promise that

Acts 18:1-11

REVIEW 12

1 Corinthians 12:27

Hebrews 10:25

Psalm 118:24

1 Corinthians 3:16

Psalm 97:9a

REVIEW 8

Psalm 100:1-2

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Deuteronomy 11:16

John 4:24

Numbers 14:10b-24

Acts 17:16-34 Mars Hill Summary: Today Paul's journey leads him to the city of Athens, where he sees something very troubling: he sees all sorts of idols to worship many false gods. What should he say? He tells them about the one true God and His Son Jesus! Let's listen in: Outline: Be provoked by the idols of this world Share Christ with the world Seek the one true God and you will find Him Verse: Acts 17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man... Discussion Questions: 1. What was Paul's reaction to the various idols in Athens? What might that look like in our culture today? What are the various idols in our context, and why or why aren't we

Acts 10:34-43