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Mission Accomplished: Acts 20:1-6

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Upsetting Ephesian Idol Worship, Part 2: Acts 19:21-41

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Upsetting Ephesian Idol Worship: Acts 19:21-41

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Three Questions:
A. What characterizes true disciples ? vv. 1-7
1. Right understanding of the gospel vv. 2-4
2. Faith in Christ vs. 5
3. Reception of the Spirit vs. 6a
4. Evidence of the Spirit vs. 6b
B. How do you make true disciples? vv. 8-9a
Preach the gospel (Acts 14:21)
C. How do you strengthen true disciples? vv. 9b-10
Continue to teach them….(Matt. 28:19)

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The Preacher’s Profile Acts 18:24-28
I. Consider the profile of this man vv. 24-28
Apollos
Alexandrian- Jew
Eloquent Speaker
Mighty in the scripture
Instructed in the way of the Lord
Fervent in spirit
Message – speaking and teaching accuately … to a point.
Deficiant in knowledge about Christ…. gaps in his knowledge.

Three Lessons:
Bible Knowledge – What do you know of the scripture ?
Passion – Are you passionate for Christ ?
Expression –

II. Consider the provision the church made to this man’s ministry and thereby, the spread of the church vv. 26-28
A. Correct his deficiencies vs. 26
B. Take him aside privately vs. 26
C. Commend him to the ministry vs. 27
D. Allow him to exercise his gifts as God intended vs. 27
E. Pray for his public, community impact vs. 28

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Christ’s Care for His Messenger: Acts 18:12-23

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