Verses Used:
- Acts 17:16-34
- Romans 1:25
- 1 Corinthians 1:28-29
- Matthew 6:31-34
Takeaways:
- We need to remember this life is not about me; it starts and ends with God.
Mission Ready
- Paul was always ready to be used by God. He wasn’t perfect, but he was available.
- We are all invited to live as missionaries. It’s part of our new identity in Christ.
- Wherever you are, you are invited to be mission ready.
Going for the Heart (Idols)
- Tim Keller defines an idol in several different ways:
- Anything more important to you than God
- Anything that absorbs your heart and imagination more than God
- Anything you seek to give you what only God can give you
- Idolatry can manifest in many different ways including:
- Greed/materialism, lust for achievement/success, codependent relationship with a child or spouse, porn/sexual addiction, or addition to drugs, alcohol, food or entertainment
- Source Idols look like:
- Comfort, Approval, Control, or Power
Outcomes (Skeptics)
- Paul spoke about the resurrection of the dead and some people mocked him. Some did believe and joined him.
- We get to invite people to trust in Jesus, but not everyone will receive the message of the gospel.
- We get to be faithful and available and leave the results up to Jesus. He is the true savior.
Discussion Questions:
- What are some of the common idols you see people worship in our world today?
- Why do you think addressing people’s idols can be tricky?
- Why do you think so many people are skeptical of the church or the gospel in our culture?
- How might we act if we think the outcomes belong to us?
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