Taking the Torch – Acts 28:17-31: Reflection Guide

Reflection Guide Key Terms Rome – The home of the Roman Empire, which spanned much of the Mediterranean region in the 1st century. Christians were present in Rome by the 40’s AD and the city would eventually become the base of the Catholic Church. Sect – Also used in Acts to describe Pharisees and Sadducees,…

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The Way of the Cross – Acts 21:37-26:32: Reflection Guide

Reflection Guide Key Terms Felix – Felix was a former slave who was promoted to governor over Judea and Samaria by Claudius Caesar. Agrippa – One of the Roman appointed Jewish rulers of Israel who was part of the Herod family. Caesar – Originating from Julius Caesar, the title “Caesar” came to be applied to…

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Is Jesus Lord? – Acts 19:1-41: Reflection Guide

Reflection Guide Key Terms Ephesus – Ephesus was a prominent Roman city known for its large amphitheater, which could hold around 25,000 people, and its temple to Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Artemis – Artemis was a goddess portrayed in both Greek and Roman mythology (called Diana by…

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How Jesus Changes Lives – Acts 16:1-40: Reflection Guide

Reflection Guide Key Terms Timothy – Timothy was from Lystra in Asia Minor and was born to a Jewish mother and Gentile father. His mother Eunice and grandmother Lois were both Christians (2 Timothy 1:5) and prepared him for a life of faith (2 Tim 3:15). Timothy joined Paul when Paul travelled to his hometown…

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Christmas Day Reflection Guide

We’ve put together a reflection guide you can use to reflect on the birth of Christ on Christmas morning. We hope this guide will help you focus your heart and mind on Jesus this Christmas. You can download both a print version and a phone version below: Phone Version Print Version

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Full 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…

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Heroes 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…

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