Equipping
Powerful Participation – Acts 9:19-43: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms The Son of God – An honorific title that by the time of Jesus had become associated with the Messiah. Verse 20 is the only time this phrase is used to describe Jesus in the book of Acts, but would become central to Paul’s theology and teaching (See Ro 1:4 &…
Read MoreWhat is Love? – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Love (agape) – Unlike English, Greek has several different words for love and the word used throughout 1 Corinthians 13 is agape. This word for love is distinct from romantic love (eros) or friendship love (philia). Agape love has its source in God (1 Jn 3:16, 4:7-8). Tongues, prophetic powers, and…
Read MoreBefore the Face of God – Acts 9:1-19: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Letters from the high priest – Paul asks for letters from the high priest in an apparent attempt to establish his authority to arrest Christians outside of Jerusalem. The Way – A term used to describe Christians in the 1st century; Luke uses similar terms such as the way of salvation…
Read MoreThe Gospel Confronts and Comforts – Acts 8:9-40: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Simon the Magician – A man living in Samaria who had gained great recognition for the magic he performed; magicians in the 1st century operated most commonly by illusion, but the NT also suggests that Satan can empower people to perform false magic that distracts from Jesus (Mt 24:24; 1 Thes…
Read MoreCity Conversation Video | Being Human in an Inhuman World with Dr. Alan Noble
We had a great first City Conversations event. We hope these events create space for people to come together and talk about the important things that concern us all. We hope this is a place where believers, seekers, doubters, and skeptics engage in conversations about how to live a deep, meaningful life. When thoughtful people…
Read MoreA Surprising Way to Advance – Acts 8:1-8: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Saul (Paul) – Saul, who later goes by Paul, was first mentioned in the book of Acts to end chapter 7 as overseeing Stephen’s execution, and is now responsible for ravaging the church and imprisoning many men and women (v. 3). Paul later goes on to become a Christian, help spread…
Read MoreEquip Night Video | Parenting: Discipling Your Kids
A practical parenting discussion that lays a framework for parenting marked by the grace of God. Audra Swindell is a parent of two with a degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the Minister of Equipping and Women at Redemption Church. Nan Lawrence is a parent of four, with a master’s degree in counseling from…
Read MoreFull of Faith and Spirit – Acts 6:8-7:60: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Covenant of circumcision – A term used to refer to the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 17 that Abraham would have a son with Sarah and become the father of a multitude of nations; circumcision was a sign to the people of this promise. Son of Man – A…
Read MoreHeroes in the Church – Acts 6:1-15: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Hellenists – Jews whose families had previously lived outside of Jerusalem, and therefore spoke Greek and were largely influenced by Greek culture, but who were now living in Jerusalem. Daily distribution – Only mentioned in Acts 6:1, but evidently a regular practice of the Early Church to care for widows, who…
Read MoreThe Hero of the Church – Acts 5:12-42: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms An angel of the Lord – Greek angelos kyriou (“a messenger of the Lord”); although the word angelos simply means “messenger,” in the New Testament the term angelos kyriou always refers to angels, not merely human messengers. Gamaliel – A prominent Pharisee who was a member of the Sanhedrin (the Jewish…
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